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REGULAR SERVICE f__-_t_(_:_._-_ SERVICE DATE:_
Check for Loose Fasteners _ t##
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher _
(if Equipped)
a Clean Lawn Mower
O Ctean Under Drive Cover(power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
RE (Power-Propelled Mowers)
ChecWSharpen/Repla"ceBlade _ 3
LubricationChart If (I/
Clean BatteP//Recharge
IElactrla Start Mowers) IV# (I,/4
E Check Engine Oil Level _/'
N Char_le Engine Oil t/_,z
G CLeanAir Filter I_ 2
I Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replace AirFilter Paper Cartridge i,/°z
t - Change more ofl_ v_en operating under a heavy load or in high a'_0i*nl Ii_tp*rals'es.
2 -Ser, dce rnore onen '/A'_n operating in dirty or dwl'/condllk_s.
3 - Repk:q blade= morroon_ wi_m mow_g in =andy K*IIL
4 - ChaiSe 48 hours at end of=euon.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thislawn 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 adjustmentswill need to be made
periodicallyto pmpedy maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
merits section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean
or replace air filterelement and check blade
for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new
air filterelement 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 "LUBRICATION
CHART").
(_) LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjuster (_) Mulcher door
_J
oil __
(_) Handle bracket
mountingpin
(_ Spray lubricante
(_) Referto MAINTINANCE"ENGiNE"
SECTION.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricantswill attract
dust and dirtthat will shortenthe lifeof the self
lubricatingbearings, if you feel they must be
lubricated,use only a dry, powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly.
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