Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
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After the rst 2 operating | • | Change the engine oil. | |
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| • | Check the engine oil level. | |
Before each use or daily | • | Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control | |
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| • | Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower. | |
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Before storage | • | Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage. | |
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| • | Replace the air lter (more frequently in dusty operating conditions). | |
| • | Change the engine oil. | |
Yearly | • | Lubricate the wheel gears. | |
• | Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly). | ||
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| • | Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance | |
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Important: Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Preparing for Maintenance
1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and hook it onto the retaining post (Figure 27) before performing any maintenance procedure.
Figure 27
1.Spark plug retaining post
3.After performing the maintenance procedure(s), connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Important: Before tipping the mower to change the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run dry through normal usage. If you must tip the mower prior to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up.
Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak. Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a hand pump; never siphon.
Replacing the Air Filter
Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
1.Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2.Rotate the air filter cover to remove it (Figure 28).
Figure 28
3.Replace the air filter.
4.Install the cover.
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