SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER
General Recommendations
•Always observe safety rules when performing any 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 the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here.
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•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 cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine.
Lubrication
(See Figure 15)
Blade Control Handle
•Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 15.
Wheels
•If the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the pivot arm axle and inner surface of the wheel with light oil.
Chute Deflector
•Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point periodically with light oil to prevent rust. See Figure 15.
Engine
•Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication schedule and instruction.
Cleaning Mower
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Figure 15 |
•Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
1.Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from the lawn mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
2.Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold the mower firmly.
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees in any directions 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.
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.
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