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MAINTENANCE(€orn,o)
IDLER ARM
Put a few drops of same oil used in engine be-
tween idler arm and flat washer, once or twice
each year (See Fig. 27).
ENGINE START LEVER
Put one or two drops of the same oil used in the
engine between the engine start lever and
bracket located on left rear of engine (See Fig.
29). Do this once or twice each year.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check all fasteners and be sure they are tight.
Tighten and/or replace any loose or worn
fasteners.
GRASS CATCHER
Check your grass catcher often for damage or
deteriorcrlion. Through normal use it will wear.
If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a
manufacturer approved replacement catcher
from Sears. Give the mower model number when
ordering.
NOTE: The catcher may be hosed with water, but
must be dry when used.
CLEANING
CAUTION: DISCONNECT ENGINE CONNECTOR
FROM BATTERYCONNECTOR AND SPARKPLUG
WIRE FROM SPARKPLUG. PLACEWIRE WHERE IT
CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH SPARKPLUG.
1. Turn mower on its side with carburetor up.
2. Clean the underside of your mower by scrap-
ing to remove build-up of grass and trash.
NOTE: We recommend that you clean the under-
side of your mower after each use.
CAUTION: The muffler on your engine extends
through the mower housing. Allow engine to
cool before cleaning underside of mower.
Also be careful to not damage the muffler
when cleaning the mower.
3. Clean your mower and engine often to keep
build-up of trash from accumulating around
engine, a clogged engine runs hotter and
shortens engine life.
NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a garden
hose to clean mower unlessthe electrical system,
muffler, air filter, and carburetor are covered to
keep water out. Water in engine can result in
shortening engine life.
GEAR CASE AND DRIVE WHfELS
NOTE: The gear case and drive wheels should be
caced for much like you would an automobile.
1. On a regular schedule remove the drive cover
and remove any trash around gear case and
belt area.
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OIL HERE
REAR
COTTER
FIG.25
HUBCAP
FIG. 26
i
IDLER
DRIVE PULLEY
WHEEL
OIL HERE
EACH SIDE
FIG.'27
BLADEFLANI
i.--N
BOTTOM COVER
NUT
PULLEY
ii
FIG.28
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