Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
3.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS (Continued From Previous Page)
3.2.8. CHECK MOWER BLADE
1.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug.
2.Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade bolts. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down. See Figure 3.1.
3.Check torque of blade retaining bolts. Recommended torque is 30 to 40 ft. lbs. See Figure
4.Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage. See Section on Blade Wear Limits.
3.4SERVICE - ANNUALLY
Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule.
3.4.1. Engine
Service engine according to engine owner’s manual.
3.4.2. Air Filter
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
3.4.3. Engine Oil
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
3.5 STORAGE PROCEDURE
Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare the mower for “End of Season” storage as follows:
1.Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor. Turn fuel valve off.
2.Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire away from spark plug before any other preparations are made!
3.Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying water into exhaust or air intakes during washing.
4.Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly clean the underside of the deck. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down. Scrape away any accumulation of grass with a putty knife and or wire brush.
5.Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to prevent corrosion.
CHECK TORQUE OF BLADE BOLTS
FIGURE 3.1
3.2.9. CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL
The wheel drive requires periodic adjustment to maintain belt tension and proper wheel drive function. The adjustment is accomplished through the spring attached to the end of the wheel drive control cable. Refer to Section “WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT” for the procedure to perform this adjustment.
3.3SERVICE – EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Perform all service described in Section “SERVICE – AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS", and all maintenance required in “Service Schedule”.
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