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Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
Always stop engine,
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
against engine before
cleaning, lubricating
or doing any kind of
maintenance on your
machine.
NOTE: Do not use a
pressure washer or
garden hose to clean
your unit. These may
cause damage to
electric components,
spindles, pulleys, bear-
ings, or the engine. The
use of water will result
in shortened life and
reduce serviceability.
General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing
any type of maintenance.
• The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,
operator must maintain the lawn mower as
instructed here.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void
engine warranty.
• All adjustments should be checked at least once
each season.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these
are tight.
WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect
spark plug, and ground against engine
before performing any type of maintenance on your
machine.
Lubrication
• Lubricate pivot points on the blade and drive control
at least once a season with light oil. The controls must
operate freely in both directions. See Figure 5-1.
• Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with
light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any
reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner
surface of the wheel with light oil.
• Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the rear
discharge door periodically with light oil to prevent
rust.
• The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the
factory and does not require lubrication.
• Follow the engine maintenance section for lubrication
schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.
Deck Care
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90º
in any direction and do not leave the mower
tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the
upper part of the engine causing a starting problem.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn
mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
2. Tip mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the
side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold mower firmly.
3. Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a
suitable tool. Do not spray with water.
4. Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If
you had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make
sure to remove it now.
Engine Care
• Maintain oil level as instructed in the engine mainte-
nance section.
• Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty conditions. Refer to the engine maintenance
section.
• Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season.
Check the engine maintenance section for correct
plug type and gap specifications.
• Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit
proper air circulation. Remove all grass, dirt and
combustible debris from muffler area.
Replacing Rear Flap
1. To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod
which secures it to the deck. See Figure 5-2.
2. Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending the
ends of the new rod over to secure to deck.
Figure 5-1: Areas to lubricate on mower.
Figure 5-2: Cut wire to remove rear flap.