MAINTENANCE

 

BEFORE

AFTER

EVERY

EVERY

EVERY

BEFORE

 

SCHEDULE

 

EAC H

EAC H

10

25 HOURS

100

 

 

USE

USE HOURS

 

STO RAG E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OR SEASON

HOURS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

t/

,_

Check for Loose Fasteners

 

t_

I/

 

 

 

t/

Clean /

Inspect

Grass Catcher *

 

 

 

 

_

Check Tires

 

 

 

_1_

 

 

 

 

 

Check

Drive Wheels ***

 

 

i/

 

 

 

I/

 

Clean

Lawn Mower****

 

 

i/

 

 

M

Clean under Drive Cover ***

 

 

i/

 

 

O

Check

Drive Belt /

Pulleys

***

 

 

 

 

 

W

Check /

Sharpen /

Replace

Blade

 

 

 

i/3

 

 

_

ubrication

 

 

 

 

 

 

i/

 

14

 

Clean

and Recharge Battery **

 

 

 

i/

 

 

Check

Engine Oil level

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

E

Change

Engine

Oil

 

 

 

 

 

1_,2

 

 

N

Clean

Air Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

_

Inspect

 

Muffler

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/

I/

 

N

Replace

Spark

Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

I1= Replace

Air Filter Paper Cartridge

 

 

 

 

14

I/

 

Empty

fuel system

or add Stabilizer

 

 

 

 

 

*(if so equipped)

**Electric-Start mowers

***Power-Propelled mowers

****Use a scraper

to clean under deck

1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures. 2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.

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 ful! value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments wil! 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.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated

(See "LUBRICATION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel adjuster (on each wheel)

(_ 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 thatwill 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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