Maintenance
Note:
Determine
the left and right sides of the m;_chine from the norm;_l operating
position.
Recommended
Maintenance
Schedule(s)
Maintenance
Service
Maintenance
Procedure
Interval
Before each use or daily
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary.
• Check the cutting blades.
• Inspect the grass deflector for damage
• Clean the mower housing.
• Grease all lubrication points.
• Service the paper element. (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions)
Every 25 hours
• Check tire pressure.
• Check the belts for wear/cracks.
• Replace the paper element. (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions)
• Change the engine oil and filter.
Every 100 hours
• Clean the blower housing (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions).
• Replace the fuel filter.
Every 200 hours
• Check spark plug condition and gap.
Every 500 hours
• Replace the spark plug.
• Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables.
Before storage
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
Important:
Refer
to your
engine
operator's
manual
for additional
maintenance
procedures.
If you leave
the key in the ignition
switch,
someone
could
accidently
start
the engine
and seriously
injure
you or other
bystanders.
Remove
the key from
the ignition
and disconnect
the wire from
the spark
plug
before
you do any
maintenance.
Set the wire aside
so that it does
not accidentally
contact
the spark
plug.
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