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REGULAR
SERVICE
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SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners
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Clean/inspect Grass Catcller
(. Equipped)
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M Clean Lawn Mower
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Clean Under Drive Cover
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Check drive belt/pulleys
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(Power,Propel!ed Mowers)
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ChecldSharperdReplace Blade
Lubrication Chart
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If'
E Replace A_F Filler Paper Cadridge
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i * Change more often whsn oper_ling
Under a hea','y load or in high ambient lemperalures
2_- Service mote often when operallng
in dirty or dusly condlllons
3, Replace blades rno_e oltenwhen mowing tn sandy soil
4
Charge 48 hours al end of season
Clean BatlerylRech arge
{Electric Start Mowers)
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Check Engine Oil Level
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Clean Air Filter
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GENERAL RECOtVIMENDATIONS
The warranty
or] 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
Sorne 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 element
and check
blade for wear
A new spark plug and
clean/new
air filter element
assures
proper
aiPfuel mixture
and helps your
engine
run better and last longer
° Follow the maintenance
schedule
in this
manual
BEFORE
EACH USE
, Check engine
oil level°
, Check for loose fasteners°
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART)
LUBRICATION
CHART
Wheel adjuster
Engine oil
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Rear door hinge
Handle bracket mounting pin
Spray lubricant
(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" 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
lubricating bearings
If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly
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