Manual

SECTION 11: LUBRICATION

WARNING: Always stop engine a _d disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing

any kind of work on the lawn mower.

Ble(e Control Handle

Wheels

)ine /

SEE ENGINE MANUAL

Figure 14

Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a

season with light oil. See Figure 14. The blad_ control must operate freely in both directions.

Wheels: Lubricate the wheels at least on :e a season with light oil (or engine oil). Also, if the wheels are

removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle belt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See

Figure 14.

Engine: Follow engine manual for lubricatic _ instructions.

SECTION 12: OFF-SEASON s'rORAGE

The following steps should be taken to prepal s lawn mower for storage.

• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly *s described in the lubrication instructions.

• Refer to engine manual for correct eng ne storage instructions.

• Follow battery storage instructions on _age 17 (Electric Start Units Only).

• Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting,

• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do n )t store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

NOTE: When storing any type of power eqqlipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be

taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oiI or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all

moving paris.