SECTION6: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER
WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before
............ performing any maintenance work or
adjustments on your lawn mower.
CleaningtheMower
•Clean the underside of the mower deck after each
use to prevent any buf]d_up ef grass clippings. If this debris fs al]ewed to accumulate, it will result in rust and cerresien.
and surrounding areas while the mower engine fs hot because temperature of these areas of the engine may exceed "150oF.
Lubrication(seeFigure 12 )
Wheels
•Lubricate the wheels and bearings, if so equipped, at least once a season with light oil or engine oil.
Also, it the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner
surface of the wheel with light oil
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to electric components, spindles, pulleys, beatings or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened fife and reduced serviceability.
•Disconnect spark plug wire.
•Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
•Tilt the mower so that the side with the air cleaner is facing up. Hold the mower firmly.
•Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool. Do not spray with water.
•Put the mower back on its wheels. If you had put plastic under the gas cap, remove it now.
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than
90degrees in any direction 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.
ChuteDeflecter& Rear DischargeDoer
•Lubricate the torsien spring and the pivot point on each end of the chute deflecter and the rear
discharge deer using a light oil. This wt]l prevent rusting and ensure that the deflector, which is a safety device, can always work properly.
Engine
•Follow the engine manual instructions and recemmended schedule for lubricating engine components.
Pivot Pelnts
•Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle, lower bail had]e, and the cuffing height adjustment lever at least ence a season with light oil. The blade centrel hand]e and the lower bat]
handle must eperate freely in both directtens. The cutting height adjustment levers sheuld be able to move easily.
EngineMaintenance
A list of key maintenance jobs required for good performance by the mower is given below. Follow the
accempanying engine manual for detailed list and instructtens.
•Change engine eil after the first twe eperating hours and every 25 eperating heurs thereafter. Check oil level betere starting engine every time.
•Service foam tt]ter in the air cleaner every 25 heurs of use and replace the paper filter cempenent every "100heurs. You may have to service the air filter more frequently it yeu are eperating the mower under extremely dusty conditions.
•Clean engine periodically with a cloth or brush.
•Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to.030" at least ence a season er every 50 heurs ef operatten.
Spark plug replacement is recemmended at the start of each seasen.
•Inspect muffler pertedical]y, and replace if
necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors can create a fire hazard. Make sure te avoid muffler
Lubricate
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