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Section 5: Maintenance
Lubrication Chart
LUBRICATION TYPE
Change Oil
Change Oil
(Lubrication Intervals Vary
with Operating Conditions
and Type of Oil Used)
Grease
Light Oil
Grease
ITEM
Engine Crankcase
Front Wheel Bearings
Control Linkages/Pivots
Transmission Output Shaft
INTERVAL
First 2 hours
25-50 hours
50 hours
25 hours
100 hours or Annually
AMOUNT REQUIRED
See Engine Manual
Change oil more often
in extremely dirty or
dusty conditions.
1-3 Strokes*
A Few Drops
1-3 Strokes*
* A hand-type grease gun is recommended.
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark
plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
WARNING
LUBRICATION
Oil and grease the mower according to
the recommendations listed in the
Lubrication Chart on the next page.
•
Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop
moving, and disconnect spark plug
wire before performing any lubrication
procedures.
• The transmission has been factory
sealed and requires no lubrication. If a
leak should develop, contact the factory
or your local authorized dealer for
service information.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
• Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop
moving, and disconnect spark plug
wire before performing any storage
procedures. Review the storage
safety rules in the Safety Section of
this Manual.
• If engine will be unused for 30 days or
more, prepare it for storage by following
the recommended procedures found in
the Engine Owner's Manual.
• Inspect all parts for damage, breakage,
and wear. Tighten or replace fasteners.
Contact the factory or your local
authorized dealer for factory-approved
replacement parts.
• Clean the exterior of the mower thor-
oughly and touch up all chipped or
scratched surfaces to prevent rust from
forming.