General Recommendations
_lb WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before any maintenance or adjustments. Always maintain safety and follow instructions given below closely for smooth completion of job.
The warranty on this riding mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the riding mower as instructed in this manual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule below.
We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water may shorten life of your riding mower and reduce its serviceability
To ensure safe operation, all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
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| First 5 hrs. | 25 hours 50 hours 100 hrs. Season | Reassembly |
Check blade, sharpen | or replace if needed | _ |
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Lube pivot points, steering shaft, gear |
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Lube deck linkage, front wheels |
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Change engine oil | _ |
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Service air cleaner in engine |
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Service spark plug |
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Clean cooling system of the engine |
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Blade Care |
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_ WARNING: Protect your hands by wearing
heavy gloves or using a rag to grasp the cutting blade. Avoid personal injury.
Removal
1.Remove the 5/8" hex flange nut which holds the blade to the blade spindle.
2.Remove blade from the spindle. See Figure 8.
Sharpening
1.When sharpening the blade, follow original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important to grind
each cutting edge equally to prevent an unbalanced blade.
2.Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
i_ WARNING: Unbalanced blade may cause
excessive vibration at high speeds, may damage the riding mower and/or cause personal injury.
Spindle
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_Blade
Figure 8
1.Before reassembling the blade to the unit, lubricate the spindle with light oil (or engine oil).
2.Align "star" fitting on new blade with the "star" on the spindle.
3.Install the blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with part number) facing the ground when the riding mower is in the operating position.
4.Tighten the flange nut securely. See Figure 8.
Blade Mounting Torque: 70/90
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