E
!
N
E i Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Check for Loose Fasteners
V _'
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(if Equipped)
_/
Ctean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Self-Propelled Mowers)
_#'
ChecWSharpen/Replace Blade
_
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Lubrication Chart
Clean'"Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
................................
_ ........ -,_
Check Engine Oil Level
_'
Clean Air Filter
.
M/2
Inspect Muffler
............
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient lemperatures
2 - Service more often when operaltng in dirty or dusly conditions
3 - Replace blades more often when mewing in sandy soil,
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season
LUBRICATION
CHART
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negtigence_ To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain
mower as instructed in this manual.,
Some adjustments wilt 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 piug
and clean/new air filter element assures proper air-fuel
mixture and helps your engine run better and last
longer,,
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Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual..
WHEEL
ADJUSTER
(_)BRAKE
SPRING
BRACKET
(_ ENGINE OIL
BEFORE
EACH
USE
•
Check engine oil level..
°
Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART")..
_'_HANDLEBRACKET
REAR
MOUN_NGPIN
DOOR
HINGE
(_
SPRAY
LUBRICANT
(_)
SAE30
MOTOR
OIL REFER TO ENGINE-
CUSTOMER
RESPON-
SIBILITIES
SECTION,,
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT OIL OR GREASE
PLASTIC
WHEEL
BEARINGS,
VISCOUS
LUBRICANTS
WILL
ATTRACT
DUST
AND
DlRT
THAT
WILL
SHORTEN
THE
LIFE
OF
THE SELF
LUBRICATING
BEARINGS.
IF YOU FEELTHEY
MUST
BE LUBRICATED,
USE ONLYA
DRY,
POWDERED
GRAPHITE
TYPE
LUBRICANT
SPARINGLY°
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