Maintenance
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade #2
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.
Lubrication Chart
Fitting | Initial | Number of | Service |
Locations | Pumps | Places | Interval |
1. Pivot | 2 | 2 | 50 Hours |
Arms |
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2. Gear | 1 | 1 | 100 Hours |
Case |
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Lubricate the Gear Case (Self-Propelled Units Only)
Service Interval: Yearly
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Remove the grass bag.
3.Install a grease gun onto the fitting through the belt cover opening
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1. Grease fitting | 2. Belt cover |
4.Gently apply one to two pumps of #2
5.Install the grass bag.
Check Spark Plugs
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 9 and Figure 10).
3.Clean around the spark plug.
4.Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
Note: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug. Do Not clean the electrodes because grit entering the cylinder can damage the engine.
5.Set the gap on the plug to 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) (Figure 29).
| Figure 29 |
1. Side electrode | 3. Air |
| (0.76 mm) |
2.Center electrode insulator
6.Install the spark plug and the gasket seal.
7.Torque the plug to 17
8.Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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