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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for LooseFasteners ¥#
CleardlnspectGrass Catcher !_
(IfEquipped)
(_ Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers) !_#
W Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-PropenedMowers) I11
R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 1_3
LubricationChad I_ I_
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers) I#/ 1_4
E Check EngineOil Level Ip#
Change EngineOil _1,2
G Clean Air Filter _12
InspectMuffler
N Clean or ReplaceSpark Plug
Replace Air FilterPaper Cadrtdge f_'2
I - Change more offe_ when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient lernperalures.
2 ° Service n_oreoften when operating in dirty ordusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hoursat end of season.
_ERVICE DATES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operatorabuse 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
periodicallyto 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 filterelement and check blade
for wear. A new spark plug and dean/new
air filterelement assures proper air-fuel
mixture and helps 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
adjusters
_rake spdng
bracket
Engineoil
Rear
door t Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
O SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO ENGINE -
MAINTENANCE 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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