Check for Loose Fasteners
i Clean/inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
M
Clean Lawn Mower
O
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelred Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
_
(Power-Pro_e,!!edMowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
LubricationChart
Clean Battery'Recharge
IE!ectrlostart Mowers)
E Check Engine OIl Level
N __o!_
__
G
Clean Air Filter
I !nspeot Muffler
N clean or RepLace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge
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V'
V'4
V2
I - Ghange more olton when operatlng under a heavy load or tn htgh ambie#,l lemperalures_
2 - Servlce
moleoltenwhenopotat_r_ In
dirty or dosly
conditions
3 ..Replaceblades more ellen whenrnr_wtng In sart_ysell,
4 - Charge 4S hours at end of season,
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
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
mower
as
instructed
in this manual.
Some
adjustments
will need to be made
periodically
to propedy
maintain
your unit.
All adjustments
in the Service
and
Adjustments
section
of this manual
should
be checked
at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace
the spark plug,
replace
air filter element
and check
blade for wear.
A new spark plug and
clean/new
air filter element
assures
proper air-fuel
mixture
and helps your
engine
run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance
schedule
in
this manual.
LUBRICATIONCHART
(_ Wheel adjuster
\
BEFORE
EACH
USE
Check
engine
oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART")°
Brake
spring
bracket
Rear door hinge
L'_ Handle bracket mounting pln
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings, Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self
lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use onty a dry, powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly..
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