Product specifications

AS YOU COMPLETE J__'_O_l::=_,llr'l= r',
CheckforLooseFasteners I,/ ll/
Glean/InspectGrassCatcher I1_/_
(If Equipped) !,/
a clean LawnMower
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Clean UnderDriveCover
E_ (Power-Propelled Mowers) I/'Checkdrivebelt/pulleys
(Power-PropelledMowers) I,/
R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 1/'3
Lubrication Chart I1_ q,/
Clean Battery/Recharge
/Electric Start Mowers I I/ b/'4
RECheck Ermine Oil Level 1/
Change Engine Oil 1_1.2
Gi Clean Air Filtei: _2
Inspect Muffler
N Clean or ReplaceSparkPlug
ReplaceAir FilterPaperCartridge I/2
1 - Change moreoftenwhen operatingundera heavy load orin highambient temperatures.
2 - Sen_ce moreoftenwhen operaUngindirtyo_dustyconditions,
3 - Replace bladesmoreoftenwhen rnowk_gin sandysoil,
4- Charge 48 heum atend 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.
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 _ Engineoil
\
\Brake
spring
bracket
/ _) Rear door hinge
/
(_) Handle bracket mountingpin
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE' section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oll or grease plastic
wheel bearings. VLscouslubricantswill attract
dust and dirtthat willshorten the lifeof the self
lubricatingbearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite
typelubrP ntopa ncJy.
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