Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service | Maintenance Procedure | |
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| • Check the engine oil level. | |
| • Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within | |
Each Use | 3 seconds of releasing the bail; if it does not, contact an Authorized Service | |
Dealer for repair. | ||
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| • Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing. | |
| • Clean the discharge tunnel and the discharge tunnel plug. | |
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5 Hours | • Check the blade and the engine mounting fasteners. Tighten them if they are | |
loose. | ||
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25 Hours | • Clean the foam | |
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| • Change the engine oil (without the oil filter).1 | |
| • Sharpen or replace the blade; maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls | |
| quickly in rough or in sandy conditions. | |
50 Hours | • Clean the blade brake clutch shield. | |
• Check for leaks in the fuel system and/or a deteriorating fuel hose. Replace | ||
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| parts if necessary. | |
| • Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover. | |
| • Lubricate the pivot arms. | |
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75 Hours | • Adjust the | |
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| • Inspect the spark plug and replace it if necessary. | |
| • Clean the cooling system; remove grass clippings, debris, or dirt from the engine | |
| air cooling fins and starter. Clean the system more frequently in dirty or | |
100 Hours | ||
• Lubricate the gear case. | ||
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| • Adjust the blade brake cable. | |
| • Service the wheels. | |
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300 Hours | • Replace the paper air filter. Replace it more frequently in dusty operating | |
conditions. | ||
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Storage | • Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before storage. | |
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1Change the engine oil after the first 8 operating hours.
Important
Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Caution
If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidently contact the spark plug.
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