MTD 080 Serie Manual Del Operador página 10

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Your Lawn
ower
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A ways
stop
engine;
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
against engine before
cleaning, lubricating
or do ng any k nd of
maintenance onyour
We do ni
the use of pressure
washers or garden
hose to clean your
unit. These may Cause
damage to eleCtric
Componentsispindles,
pulleys; bearingS,or
theengine;The use
of water wil! result in
shortened !ifeand
reduce serviceability;
_ ARNING: Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and
ground against engine before
cleaning, lubricating or doing
any kind of maintenance on your
machine.
Figure 3
Gas Cap Air Filter
Spark Plug
Figure 4
General Recommendations
1. Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen performing
anymaintenance.
2. Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot cover
itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operatorabuse
or negligence. T o receivefull valuefrom warranty,
operatormustmaintainthe lawn moweras
instructedhere.
3. Changingof engine-governed speedwill void
enginewarranty.
4. All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce
eachseason.
5. Periodically checkall fastenersand makesurethese
are tight.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolhandleat
least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol
mustoperatefreely in bothdirections.See Figure3.
2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motor oil). If wheelsare removedfor any
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axle boltand inner
surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure3.
3. Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the
chutedeflectorperiodically with lightoil to prevent
rust.See Figure3.
4. Followthe accompanying engine manualfor lubrica-
tion scheduleand instruction for engine lubrication.
Cleaning Mower
Clean underside of the mower deck after each
use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other
debris. Follow steps below for this job.
1. Disconnectspark plug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunder thegas cap
See Figure4.
2. Tip the mowerso that it restson the housing.Keep
the sidewith the air cleanerfacingup. Holdthe
mowerfirmly.
__1= ARNING: Never tip the mower
more than 90 degrees in any
directions and do not leave the
mower tipped for any length of
time. Oil can drain into the upper
part of the engine causing a
starting problem.
3. Scrapeand cleanthe undersideof the deck with a
suitabletool. Do notspraywith water.
4. Putthe mowerback on itswheelson the ground.If
you hadput plasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now.
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