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REGULAR SERVICE
Lubrication I_
Check Tiros II/
Check Drive Wheels
(Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
Check for Loose Fasteners t/
a Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) I_ li/
T Clean Lawn Mower I_'
Clean Under Drive Cover
R (Power-Propelled Mowers) V'
Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
ChecldSharpen/Replace Blade I/s
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectric Start Mowerst I_
E Check Engine Oil Level I_#'s
a Change Engine Oil I/'1.2
G clean Air Filter ll/i
I Inspect Muffler
a Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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1- Changemoreoftenwhenoperatingundera heavyloador Inhighemblemtemperatures.
2- Servicemoreoftenwhenoperatingindirtyordustyconditions.
3- Replacebladesmore oftenwhen mowinginsandysoil.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to op-
erator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, operator must main-
tain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
clean or 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.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life
4 - Charge48 hoursat end ofseason.
5 - Andaftereach 5 hoursof use.
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
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ine oil
Side dis-
charge mower
guard hinge rod
Rear dis-
charge mower
rear door
hinge rod
(_ Handle bracket mounting pins
Spray lubricant
See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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