CUSTO ER RESPONSIB L TUES

Check for Loose Fasteners

 

 

Clean!fnspeci'"Grass Catcher

 

 

(If Equipped)

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(Power-Propelled Mowers)

 

 

O Clean Under Drive Cover

 

 

Check drive bel_pUlieys .......

RE (power_pr0pe!led Mqwe,rs) CheckJSharp,e,ni,R,eplace Blade

Lubrication Chart

clean Battery/Re'charg'e...............................

(Electric Start Mowers)

ECheck Engine Oil Level N Change Engine.Oil

G Clean Air Filter .............................................

inspect Muffler

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N Clean or Replace

Spark Plug

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Replace Air Filter

Paper Cartridge

t - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season

GENERAL RECO[',fliVlNDATION S

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 mower as instructed in this manual.

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) WHEEL ADJUSTER

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit,.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season..

Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace air filter elemeht and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer.

o Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil level.

Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").

 

(_ BRAKE

 

SPRING

 

BRACKET

 

(_) ENGINE OIL

(_) HANDLE BRACKET

REAR

MOUNTING PIN

DOOR

 

HINGE

(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_) SAE30 MOTOR OIL,, REFERTO ENGINE- CUSTOMER RESPON _ SlBIMTtES SECTION.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL

BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRfCATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY

MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

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