MAINTENANCE
BEFORE
AFTER
EVERY
EVERY
EVERY
BEFORE
EACH
EACH
10
25 HOURS
100
SCHEDULE
use
USE
HOURS
ORSEASON
HOURS
STORAGE
Check for Loose Fasteners
_
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check Tires
_
Check Drive Wheels ***
Clean Lawn Mower ....
IM Clean under Drive Cover***
_O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
_
Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Oil level
i
hange Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
_
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
v_
* (if so equipped)
** Electric-Start mowers
*** Power-Propelledmowers
**** Usa a scraper
to clean underdeck
1 - Change more often if operatingundera heavy load or in high outdoortemperatures.
2 - Service more often if operatingin dirtyor dustyconditions.
3 - Replace b_adesmore often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hoursat end of season.
5 - And after each 5 hoursof usa.
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
(See "LUBRICATION CHART").
LUBRICATION
CHART
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Engine oil
Mulcher
door hinge
pin
(_ Rear door
hinge
(_ Handle bracket mounting pins
_
Spray lubricant
See "ENGINE"
in Maintenance section.
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings.
Viscous lubricants will
attract dust and dirtthatwill shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. Ifyou feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
2graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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