SCHEDULE
BEFORE | AFTER | EVERY | EVERY | EVERY | BEFORE |
EACH | EACH | 10 | 25HOURS | 100 | |
USE | USE | HOURS | OR SEASON | HOURS | STORAGE |
Check for Loose Fasteners
IClean / Inspect Grass Catcher*
_ Check Tires
N Check Drive | Wheels *** | |
Clean | Lawn | Mower .... |
M Clean | under | Drive Cover *** |
OCheck Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
_ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
RLubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level
Change Engine Oil
N Clean Air Filter
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** | mowers | 2 | - Service | more | often | if operating | in dirty | or | dusty | conditions. | ||||||
*** | mowers | 3 | - Replace | blades | more often when mowing | in sandy | soil. | |||||||||
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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
•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
Wheel
adjuster (on each wheel)
Engine oil
Discharge guard hinge pin
_ 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
11graphite type lubricant sparingly.