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ENGINE OIL
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HANDLE BRACK ET MOUNT ING PINS
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REAR DOOR HINGE
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MULCHER
DOOR
HINGE PIN
LUBRICATION CHART
MAINTENANCE
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
mower 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
Ad just ments section of this manual.
• At least 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.
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SPRAY LUBRICANT
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SEE “ENGINE” IN MAINTENANCE SECTION