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Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine.
Figure 5-1: Areas to lubricate on mower.
Figure 5-2: Cut wire to remove rear flap.
Lubrication
•Lubricate pivot points on the blade and drive control at least once a season with light oil. The controls must operate freely in both directions. See Figure
•Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil.
•Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the rear discharge door periodically with light oil to prevent rust.
•The transmission is
•Follow the engine maintenance section for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.
Deck Care
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90º in any direction and do not leave the mower
tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem.
1.Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
2.Tip mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold mower firmly.
3.Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool. Do not spray with water.
4.Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to remove it now.
NOTE: Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to electric components, spindles, pulleys, bear- ings, or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
General Recommendations
•Always observe safety rules when performing any type of maintenance.
•The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here.
•Changing of
•All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.
•Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.
WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine
before performing any type of maintenance on your machine.
Engine Care
•Maintain oil level as instructed in the engine mainte- nance section.
•Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Refer to the engine maintenance section.
•Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Check the engine maintenance section for correct plug type and gap specifications.
•Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit proper air circulation. Remove all grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler area.
Replacing Rear Flap
1.To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure
2.Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck.
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