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/,-,?._-j
Checkfor Loose Fasteners I lip4
Cleardlnspect Grass Catcher Ii/ ! ll/
(If Equipped) lJ'
M CleanLawnMower
!/
wO Ctean Under Ddve Cover
IPower-PropelledMowem) !/*
Check drive belt/pulleys
E (Power-Propelled Mowers) I1_
ChaddSh_n/Replace Blade _3
LubrtcaUonChart t/
Clean Bsttary/Recharge
IElectdc Start Mowers_ ll/ 1_4
E Check En_lineOil Level _'
N Chan_e Engine Oil I_i_
G clean Air Filter I_ 2
I Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug 1/
E ReplaceAirFiltarPaperCartridge 1_2
1 - Change more often when operating _ • heavy load or k_high ambient temperature=.
2 - Service more o;lml when opera41ng In dirty or dusty condltio_.$.
3 - Replace blad_ more often whan mow_ In sandy soil
4 - Charge/,43 houm at elld ol I.
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 fromthe warrant_ operator must maintain
mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments willneed to be made
period_,allyto properly maintain your unit.
Alladjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Onceayear, replace the spark pfug, replace
air filterelement and check blade for wear. A
new spad_plug and clean/new air filter
element assures proper air-fuel mixture and
helps your engin3 run better and last longer.
• Follow themaintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICARON
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) Wheel
Engine oil
®
Handle bracket (_) Rear
mountingpin door
hinge
(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_) SAE30 MOTOROIL. REFERTO
ENGINE- MAINTENANCE SECTION.
IMPORTANT: Do not ogor grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricantswill attract
dust and dirtthat will shorten the lifeof the self
lubricatingbearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry,powdered graphite
typefubrP- ntspanng .
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