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Your LaWn
MoWer
IMPORTANT: Do not
use a pressurewasher
or garden hose to
clean your uniL These
may cause damage to
electric components
spindleslpulleys; bear:
ings orthe engine The
Useof water Willresult
in Shortenedlife and
reduce SerViceabilityl
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivotpointson theblade controlat least
oncea seasonwithlightoil. The bladecontrolmust
operatefreely in both directions.See Figure5-1.
2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner
surfaceof thewheelwithlight oil. SeeFigure5-1.
3. Lubricatethe torsionspringandpivot pointonthe rear
dischargedoorandside mulchplug periodicallywith
lightoil to preventrust.See Figure5-1.
Figure5-1:Areasto lubricateon mower.
Deck Care
Cleanundersideof the mowerdeck after eachuse to
preventbuild-upof grass clippingsor otherdebris.Follow
stepsbelowfor this job.
1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefromlawn
mowerorplacea pieceof plasticunderthegas cap.
2. Tip mowersothat it restsonthe housing.Keepthe
sidewiththe air cleanerfacingup. Hold mowerfirmly.
Figure5-2: Removerearflap.
General Recommendations
• Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
anymaintenance.
• Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot cover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedto operatorabuse
ornegligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawn moweras
instructedhere.
• Changingof engine-governedspeedwill void
enginewarranty.
• All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce
eachseason.
Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese
aretight.
_ ARNING:Nevertip the mower more than go°
inany direction and do not leavethe mower
tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain intothe
upper partof the engine causing a starting problem.
3. Scrapeand cleanthe undersideof the deck with a
suitabletool.Do notspraywithwater.
4. Putthe mowerbackonits wheelsonthe ground.If
youhad putplasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now.
Engine Care
NOTE:Referto the engineoperationand maintenance
sectionsinthis manualfor detailedinstructions.
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Maintainoil level.
Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely
dustyconditions.
Cleansparkplugand resetthegaponce a season.
Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea) cleanto permit
properaircirculation.Removeall grass,dirt, and
combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.
Replacing Rear Flap
1. Toremoverearflap,lift rear door,and pressflap in on
eithersideto removefromhole.See Figure5-2.
2. Removeflapfromoppositeholeand replacewith new
flap in the oppositeorderand mannerof removal.
,_ WARNING:Alwaysstop engine,disconnect
sparkplug, and groundagainst engine
before performing any type of maintenance on your
machine.
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