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SECTION7: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER
CustomerResponsibilities
MAINTENANCE _
SCHEDULE _,,_,,
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SERVICE
DATES
Lubricate Wheels
F--
© Lubricate Blade Control
_ Clean Deck
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a_ Blade Care
Check Oil
Change Oil
_Z ReplaceAir Filter
_7 Clean Engine
U.l
Check Spark Plug
Check SparkArrester (if any)
GeneralRecommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
• Changing of engine governed speed will void
engine warranty.
• The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower
as instructed in this manual.
• Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly. All
adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each
season.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
• Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer
Responsibilities to get quality performance from
your lawn mower.
Lubrication
WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of service work
on the lawn mower.
Blade Control and Drive Control: Lubricate the pivot
points on the blade control and the drive control at least
once a season with light oil. These controls must
operate freely in both directions. See Figure 11.
Wheels: Lubricate the wheels at least once a season
with light oil (or motor oil). If the wheels are removed for
any reason, lubricate the surface of the pivot arm axle
and inner surface of the wheel with light oil.
Chute Deflector or Mulching Baffle: Lubricate the
torsion spring and pivot point periodically with light oil to
prevent any rust or binding.
Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed
with your unit for lubrication instructions.
Lubricate
Figure 11
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