MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to op- erator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must main- tain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.
•Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element, and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper
•Follow the Maintenance Schedule in this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
•Check engine oil level.
•Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
LUBRICATION CHART
➀ Wheel adjuster (on each wheel)
➁ Engine oil
➀ Side dis- charge mower guard hinge rod
➀ Rear dis- charge mower rear door hinge rod
➀Handle bracket mounting pins
➀Spray lubricant
➁See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section.
Keep unit well lubricated. | of the |
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic | |
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will | they must be lubricated, use only a dry, |
attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life | powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. |
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