MAnNTENANCESCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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SERVICE
DATES
Clean/inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equ ped)
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Clean Lawn Mower
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Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
ChecWSharpen/,Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
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Check Engine Oil Level
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N Change Engine Oil
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,C!ean Air Filter
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Inspect Muffler
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Clean or Replace Spark Plug
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Reptace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in htgh ambient temperatures
2 - Service mope often when operaUng in dirty or dusty e_nditions,
3 - Replace blades more o#len when mowing tn sandy soil
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence.
"[b receive
full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain mower as instructed in this
manual
Some 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.
o 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 air-fuel mixture and helps your'
engine run better and last longer.
o Follow the maintenance
schedule in this
manual
BEFORE
EACH USE
o Check engine oil level
o Check for loose fastener&
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART")°
LUBRICATION
CHART
(_) Wheel
adjuster
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Engine oil
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@ Handle bracket
Rear door
mounting pin
hinge
(_) Spraylubricant
(_) Referto 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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