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Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
NOTE: When replacing
the belt, check that the
newly installed belt is
seated correctly and is
riding smoothly on the
engine pulley.
7. Replace with new belt, working it between the deck
and baffle, first around the transmission pulley and
then the engine pulley.
NOTE: Make certain that belt is seated correctly and
that it is riding smoothly on the engine pulley and is not
pinched between the lower and upper pulley halves.
8. Tighten self-tapping screw securing deck baffle
loosened earlier.
9. Replace blade, blade adapter, and associated
hardware. Follow instructions in Blade Care section
for proper assembly.
10. Tip mower back onto its wheels and remove piece of
plastic from under gas cap (if applicable).
General Recommendations
1. Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
2. 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.
3. Changing of engine-governed speed will void
engine warranty.
4. All adjustments should be checked at least once each
season.
5. Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these
are tight.
NOTE: To operate your unit using the grass catcher,
mulcher or optional side discharge refer to page 7.
Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn
mower for storage.
• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in
the lubrication instructions.
• We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer
or garden hose to clean your unit.
• Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
• Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly
ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat
the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of
your lawn mower before storage.