SCHEDULE

BEFORE

AFTER

EVERY

EVERY

EVERY

BEFORE

EACH

EACH

10

25HOURS

100

USE

USE

HOURS

OR SEASON

HOURS

STORAGE

 

Check

for Loose

Fasteners

 

 

I

Clean

/ Inspect

Grass

Catcher*

 

_

Check

Tires

 

 

 

 

 

 

N

Check

Drive

Wheels

***

I/

V'

 

Clean

Lawn

Mower ....

M

Clean

under

Drive

Cover

***

I/

O

Check

Drive

Belt /

Pulleys

***

I/

_

Check

/ Sharpen

/

Replace

Blade

v'3

 

RLubrication

Clean and Recharge Battery **

 

Check

Engine

Oil

level

14

 

Change

Engine

Oil

14

N

Clean Air Filter

 

 

_

Inspect

Muffler

 

 

l/

N

Replace

Spark

Plug

V'

 

Replace

Air

Filter

Paper Cartridge

14

 

Empty

fuel

system

or add Stabilizer

V'

*

(if so equipped)

 

1

- Change

more

often

if operating

under

a heavy

load

or in high outdoor temperatures.

**

Electric-Start mowers

2

- Service

more

often

if operating

in dirty

or

dusty

conditions.

***

Power-Propelled

mowers

3

- Replace

blades

more often when mowing

in sandy

soil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

****

Use a scraper

 

4

- Charge

48 hours

at end

of season.

 

 

 

 

 

to clean under

deck

5

- And after each 5 hours

of use.

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments

described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

At least once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil level.

Check for loose fasteners.

LU BRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated

(See "LUBRICATION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

Engine oil

Mulcher door hinge pin

Rear door hinge

Handle bracket mounting pins

_ Spray lubricant

See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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917.37181 specifications

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