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MAX 1/3
For best results, adjust the lawn mower
cutting height so that the fawn mower
cuts off only the top one-third of the
grass blades,
tf the lawn is overgrown it
will be necessary to raise the height of
cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep
from overloading the engine and leaving
clumps of mulched grass. For extremely
heavy grass, reduce your width of cut
by overlapping previously cut path and
mow slowly.
• Certain types of grass and grass conditions
may require that an area be mulched a sec-
ond time to completely
hide the clippings.
When
doing a second
cut, mow across
(perpendicular)
to the first cut path.
• Change
your cutting
pattern from week
to week.
Mow north to south one week
then change
to east to west the next
week.
This will help prevent
matting
and
graining
of the lawn,
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Check for Loose Fasteners
AL Clean I Inspect Grass Catcher *
NWCheck Drive Wheels
Clean Lawn Mower ****
M Clean under Drive Cover ***
O Check Drive Belt 1 Pulleys ***
W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
R Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery "*
Check Engine Oil levei
E change Engine Oii
BEFORE
AFTER
EVERY
EVERY
EVERY
EACH
EACH
10
25 HOURS
100
BEFORE
USE
USE
HOURS
OR SEASON
HOURS
STORAGE
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GNClean Air Filter
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inspect Mu,ier
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N! Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
EmPtY fuel system or add Stabilizer
.
,
* (If so equipped)
** Electric-Startmowers
*** PowePPropellsd
mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
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1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or _nhigh ouldoor temperatures,
2 - Service more often {f operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season,
5 - And after each 5 hours of use,
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 unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments
will need to be made
periodically
to properly
maintain
your unit.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
• At least once a year, replace
the spark
plug, clean or replace air filter element
and check blade for wear.
A new spark
plug and clean/new
air filter element
assure proper air-fuel
mixture
and help
your engine
run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance
schedule
in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
° Check for loose fasteners°
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
10(See
"LUBRICATION
CHART").