F,LL,NDATES
AsYOUCOMP'ETE
REGU RSERVICE ">"
Check for Loose Fasteners !/ l/
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) !/ i__
M Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers) _1
Check drive belt/pulleys
E (Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade V' 3
Lubrication Chart I_ I/
Clean Battery/Recharge
/Electric Start Mowers / I_ 1_4
E Check Engine Oil Level I/
N Change Engine Oil ll/1.2
G Clean Air Filter ll/ =
I Inspect Muffler i/
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
v'
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I/2
_A
TES
1 - Change more oftenwhen operatingunder a heavy load or in high ambienttemperatures.
2 - Se_'lce more oftenwhenoperatingin dirtyor dusty conditions.
3 oReplace bladesmore oftenwhen mowing insandysoil.
4 - Charge48 hours at and ofseason,
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 properly 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.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(i) Wheel adjuster Engine oil
\
\Brake
spring
bracket
'"@Rear door hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pin
(]) Spray lubricant
(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricantswill attract
dust and dirtthat will shortenthe life of the self
lubricatingbearings. Ifyou feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry,powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly.
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