Owner`s manual

MAINTENANCE CHART
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FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED COMMENTS
Daily or before each use Maintenance engine. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
Examine blade(s). Check for cracks, wear, and excessive damage.
Remove debris from unit and mowing area.
Examine all rotating and sliding parts.
Check tire inflation. Refer to the Maintenance section.
Verify that the mower housing is level. Refer to the Maintenance section.
Examine V-belts. Check for cracks, wear, and excessive damage.
Check brake operation. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance sections.
After completion of first
5 hours
Change oil. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
After 25 hours Maintenance engine. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
Remove, examine, sharpen, and balance blade(s). Refer to Maintenance section.
Check adjustments:
a. Blade Rotation Control
b. Brake
c. Clutch
d. Steering
Refer to Maintenance section.
Lubricate chassis and mower housing. Refer to Where to Lubricate instructions.
Check the muffler:
a. Torque
b. For wear or burn out
c. Condition of spark arrestor (if applicable).
Refer to Maintenance section.
Before storage of 30 days
or more
Prepare engine for storage. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
Drain fuel system. Refer to warnings in the Owner’s Manual.
Add fuel stabilizer. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
Prepare battery for storage:
a. Remove from unit.
b. Fully charge.
c. Move to cool dry place.
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on
page 2.
General Recommendations
1. The owner’s responsibility is to maintain this
product. This will extend the life of the
product and is also necessary to maintain
warranty coverage.
2. Check the spark plug, drive brake, lubricate
the unit, and clean the air filter once a year.
3. Check the fasteners. Make sure all
fasteners are tight.
4. Follow the Maintenance section to keep the
unit in good operating condition.
WARNING: Before you make an in
spection, adjustment, or repair to the
unit, disconnect the wire to the spark
plug. Remove the wire from the spark plug to
prevent the engine from starting by accident.
NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds
(metric Nm). This measurement describes
how tight a nut or bolt must be. The torque is
measured with a torque wrench.
Inspect Blade (Figure 14)
WARNING: Before you inspect or
remove the blade, disconnect the wire
to the spark plug. If the blade hits an
object, stop the engine. Check the unit for
damage. The blade has sharp edges. When
you hold the blade, use gloves or cloth
material to protect your hands.
If you keep the blade (1) sharp and inspect the
blade for damage, the blade will cut better and
be more safe to operate. Frequently check the
blade for excessive wear, cracks, or other
damage. Frequently check the nut (3) that holds
the blade (1). Keep the nut (3) tight. If the blade
hits an object, stop the engine. Disconnect the
wire to the spark plug. See if the blade is bent or
damaged. Check the blade adapter (5) for
damage. Before you operate the unit, replace
damaged parts with original equipment parts.
See the authorized service center in your area.
Every three years, have an authorized service
person inspect the blade or replace the old
blade with an original equipment part.
How To Remove And Install The Blade
(Figure 14)
1. Remove the mower housing. See the
instructions on “How To Remove The
Mower Housing”.
2. Use a piece of wood to keep the blade from
rotating.
3. Remove the nut (3) that holds the
blade (1).
4. Check the blade (1) and the blade adapter
(5) according to the instructions for “Inspect
Blade”. Replace a badly worn or damaged
blade with an original equipment blade. See
an authorized service centre in your area.
5. Clean the top and bottom of the mower
housing. Remove all the grass and debris.
6. Mount the blade (1) and blade adapter (5)
on the mandrel (6).
7. Mount the blade (1) so that the hi-lift
edges (7) are up. If the blade is upside
down, the blade will not cut correctly and
can cause an accident.
8. Fasten the blade (1) with the original
washers and nut (3). Make sure the outside
rim of the Belleville washer (2) is against
the blade (1).
WARNING: Always keep the nut (3)
tight that holds the blade (1). A loose
nut or blade can cause an accident.
9. Tighten the nut (3) that holds the blade (1)
to a torque of 30 foot pounds (41,5 Nm).
10. Install the mower housing. See “How To
Remove The Mower Housing”.