MAINTENANCE CHART
FREQUENCY
Daily or before each use
After completion of first 5 hours
After 25 hours
Before storage of 30 days or more
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on
page 3.
General Recommendations
1. The owner's responsibility is to maintain this
product. This will extend the life of the prod-
uct and is also necessary to maintain war-
ranty coverage.
2. Check the spark plug, drive brake, lubricate
the unit, and clean the air filter once a year.
3. Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners
are tight.
4. Follow the Maintenance section to keep the
unit in good operating condition.
WARNING: Before you make an in-
spection, adjustment, or repair to
the unit, disconnect the wire to the
spark plug. Remove the wire from the
spark plug to prevent the engine from
starting by accident.
NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds
(metric Nm). This measurement describes
how tight a nut or bolt must be. The torque is
measured with a torque wrench.
F–030601L
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Maintenance engine.
Examine blade(s).
Remove debris from unit and mowing area
Examine all rotating and sliding parts.
Check tire inflation.
Verify that the mower housing is level.
Examine V–belts.
Check brake operation.
Change oil.
Maintenance engine.
Remove, examine, sharpen, and balance
blade(s).
Check adjustments:
a. Blade Rotation Control
b. Brake
c. Clutch
d. Steering
Lubricate chassis and mower housing.
Check the muffler:
a. Torque
b. For wear or burn out
c. Condition of spark arrestor, (if applicable).
Prepare engine for storage.
Drain fuel system.
Add fuel stabilizer.
Prepare battery for storage:
a. Remove from unit.
b. Fully charge.
c. Move to cool dry place.
Inspect Blade (Figure 13)
WARNING: Before you inspect or
remove the blade, disconnect the
wire to the spark plug. If the blade
hits an object, stop the engine. Check the
unit for damage. The blade has sharp
edges. When you hold the blade, use
gloves or cloth material to protect your
hands.
If you keep the blade (1) sharp and inspect the
blade for damage, the blade will cut better and
be more safe to operate. Frequently check the
blade for excessive wear, cracks, or other dam-
age. Frequently check the nut (3) that holds the
blade (1). Keep the nut (3) tight. If the blade hits
an object, stop the engine. Disconnect the wire
to the spark plug. See if the blade is bent or
damaged. Check the blade adapter (5) for dam-
age. Before you operate the unit, replace dam-
aged parts with original equipment parts. See
the authorized service center in your area. Every
three years, have an authorized service person
inspect the blade or replace the old blade with
an original equipment part.
How To Remove And Install The Blade
(Figure 13)
1. Remove the mower housing. See the instruc-
tions on "How To Remove The Mower Hous-
ing".
2. Use a piece of wood to keep the blade from
rotating.
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COMMENTS
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual.
Check for cracks, wear, and excessive damage.
.
Refer to the Maintenance section.
Refer to the Maintenance section.
Check for cracks, wear, and excessive damage.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
sections.
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual.
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual.
Refer to Maintenance section.
Refer to Maintenance section.
Refer to Where to Lubricate instructions.
Refer to Maintenance section.
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual.
Refer to warnings in the Owner's Manual.
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual.
3. Remove the nut (3) that holds the blade (1).
4. Check the blade (1) and the blade adapter
(5) according to the instructions for "Inspect
Blade". Replace a badly worn or damaged
blade with an original equipment blade. See
an authorized service center in your area.
5. Clean the top and bottom of the mower hous-
ing. Remove all the grass and debris.
6. Mount the blade (1) and blade adapter (5)
on the mandrel (6).
7. Mount the blade (1) so that the hi–lift edges
(7) are up. If the blade is upside down, the
blade will not cut correctly and can cause an
accident.
8. Fasten the blade (1) with the original
washers and nut (3). Make sure the outside
rim of the Belleville washer (2) is against
the blade (1).
WARNING: Always keep the nut (3)
tight that holds the blade (1). A
loose nut or blade can cause an
accident.
9. Tighten the nut (3) that holds the blade (1) to
a torque of 30 foot pounds (41,5 Nm).
10. Install the mower housing. See "How To Re-
move The Mower Housing".
How To Check The Blade Rotation
Control
WARNING: To prevent an injury, the
blade rotation control must operate
correctly.
In normal usage, the blade rotation control will
not require an adjustment. However, if the cut-
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