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SECTION 9: LUBRICATION
WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubbcatlng or
doing any kind of work on the lawn mower.
Blade Control Handle
LUBI
Wheels
Engine
BEE ENGINE MANUAL
Figure 10
Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at beast once a
season with light oil. See Figure 10 The blade control must operate freely In both directions.
Wheels: Lubdcate the wheel at least once a season with light oil (or engine oil), Also, if the wheels are
removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with Ught oil.
See Figure 10. -_
Engine: Follow engine rna_ual for lubricalion instructions,
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE
WARNING; Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before performing any repairs
o[ maintenance.
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty Ihe fue! tank and keep engine, spark plug side up. Never tip the
mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the
upper pad of the engine causing a starting problem
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions.
• Maintain engine oil as iJqstructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow
instructions carefully,
• Service air cleaner every 25 hours ullder norl'nal (3ondltlon$. Clean every few hours u_bel" extremely
dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be
serviced. "Toservice the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine raanual p_cked with your unit.
• Ihe spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommerldsd at the start of each mowlng season; check etlgine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
• Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean
to permit proper air droulatlon which is essential to engine pertormanee and life. Be certain to remove
_11grass, did and combustible debds from muffler area.
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