10
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHARTGENERAL 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, clean or replace
air fi lter element and check blade for wear. A new spark
plug and clean/new air fi lter 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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL
BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST
AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-
LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE
LU BRI CATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW DERED GRAPHITE
TYPE LUBRICANT SPAR INGLY.
➀
SPRAY LUBRICANT
➁
SEE “ENGINE” IN MAINTENANCE SECTION
➁
ENGINE OIL
➀
HANDLE BRACK ET MOUNT ING PINS
➀
REAR DOOR HINGE
➀
MULCHER
DOOR
HINGE PIN
➀
WHEEL
ADJUSTER
(ON EACH
WHEEL)