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	Chec_ for Loose Fasteners		Is/		I I_
	Clean/Inspect	Grass Catcher
M	CleanLawnMower
O	Clean(PowerUnder-PropelledMowem)Drive Cover			q/
	Ched_ drive belt/pulleys
S	(Power-Propelled Mowers)			I/
	CheddShame_tReplaceBlade			_1 3,	V'
	Lubrication Chad
	Clean Battery/Recharge			V'
	IB o	Mow1

ECheckEngineOil Level

N	ChangeEngineOil	!,/1,2
G Clean Air Filter		Ii/ 2
I	Inspect Muffler	_/
N	aean or ReplaceSparkPlug	v
E	ReplaceAirFilterPaperCartridge	I/2

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4. Cl_ge 48 hoursat e_l ot uu0n.

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

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 mower as instructed in this

manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•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 assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps 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 "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

LUBRICATION	CHART
Wheel
adjuster	(_ Engine oil

(_ Brake spring

(_ Discharge bracket guard

(_ Handle bracket hinge pin mounting pin

(_ Spray lubricant

(_ Refer to MAINTENANCE"ENGiNE" 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, powered graphite type lubricant sparingly.