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MA,°+ .A.OESO.EOOLE
AS YOU COMPLETE
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Check for Loose Fasteners
,6/
Clean/Inspect
Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
_
M
Clean Lawn Mower
6/
O
Clean Under Ddve Cover
(Power-Propelled
Mowers)
6/
....
Check drive bell/pulleys
(Power-Propelled
Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace
Blade
_,/3'
Lubrication
Chart
6,/ ,
Clean Battery/Recharge
{Electric Start Mowers)
S
Cheek Engine Oil Level
6/
N
Change Engine Oil
6/1,2
G
Clean Air Filter
_
2
I
tnepeot Muffler
N
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
_,/2
1 • Change more olten when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service mote otlen when operagng in dirty or dusty condilio_l_
g -Replaca blades mote ellen when mowing in s_n_, soil
4 - Charge 48 bout8 at end of =_eason
_,_SERVICE
DATES
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GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on 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,
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.
- 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
° Check engine oil level.
° Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART")
LUBRICATION
CHART
(_
Wheel
adjuster
+,
,
._ _
Engine el{
I! l+l,L+' l; li )1
1_) Handle bracket
mounting pin
(_) Spraylubricant
Rear door
hinge
(_ 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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