MAINTENANCE
•At least once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air fi lter element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air fi lter element assure proper
•Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
1.Check engine oil level.
2.Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”).
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, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
LUBRICATION CHART
➀ WHEEL
ADJUSTER (ON EACH WHEEL)
➁ ENGINE OIL
➀ MULCHER
DOOR HINGE PIN
➀ REAR DOOR HINGE
➀HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PINS
➀SPRAY LUBRICANT
➁SEE “ENGINE” IN MAINTENANCE SECTION
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance.
TIRES
•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- icals which can harm rubber.
•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
DRIVE WHEELS
Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely.
The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels.
If necessary to clean the drive wheels, be sure to clean both front wheels.
1.Remove hubcaps, locknuts and washers.
2.Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.
3.Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth.
4.Put wheels back in place.
NOTE: If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact a qualifi ed service center.
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.
CAUTION: Useonlyareplacementblade approved by the manufacturer of your mower. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous, could damage your mower and void your warranty.
TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig. 11)
1.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
2.Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air fi lter and carburetor are up.
3.Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4.Remove blade bolt by turning
5.Removebladeandattachinghardware(bolt,lockwasher and hardened washer).
NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter. The key must be in good condition to work properly. Replace adapter if damaged.
BLADE ADAPTER | KEY | CRANKSHAFT |
|
| KEYWAY |
BLADE |
|
|
LOCK |
|
|
WASHER |
|
|
BLADE HARDENED
BOLT WASHER
| BELT |
TRAILING EDGE | CRANKSHAFT RETAINER |
FIG. 11
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