Manual

AJways stop eng}ne,
disconnect spark plug,
and ground against
engine before cleaning,
_.bricating Or do!,g any
kind of maintenance On
your machine_
Figure5-1:Lubricationareasonthe mower.
Figure5-2:Replacingthe rearflap.
General Recommendations
, Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
any maintenance,
, Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoes notcover
itemsthathavebeensubiectedto operatorabuse
or negligence,Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras
instructedhere,
• Changingofengine=governedspeedwill void
enginewarranty,
• Alladiustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason,
• Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
aretight,
WARNING:Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before servicing the
unit.
Lubrication
1, Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolat least
oncea seasonwithlightoil The bladecontrolmust
operatefreelyinboth directions,Figure5=1,
2, Lubricatethewheelsat leastoncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil), Ifwheelsare removedfor any
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axleand innersurface
of the wheelwith lightoil, Figure5=1,
3, Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointonthe rear
dischargedoorperiodicallywithlightoil to prevent
rust, Figure5=1,
4, Thetransmissionis pre=lubricatedandsealedat the
factoryanddoes notrequirelubrication,
5, Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualfor lubrica-
tionscheduleandinstructionfor enginelubrication,
Deck Care
1, Disconnectsparkplugwire,Draingasolinefromlawn
mowerorplacea pieceof plasticunderthegas cap,
2, Tipmowerso that it restson the housing,Keepthe
sidewiththe aircleanerfacingup,Hold mowerfirmly,
_ ARNING: Nevertip the mower more
than 900inany direction and do not
leavethe mowertipped for any length of
time. Oil candrain intothe upper part of the engine
causing a starting problem.
3, Scrapeandclean the undersideof the deckwitha
suitabletool Do notspraywithwater,
4, Putthe mowerbackonits wheelsonthe ground,If
you hadput plasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now,
Engine Care
NOTE: Referto the engine manual for detailed
instructions.
1, Maintainoil level,
2, Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions,Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely
dustyconditions,
3, Cleansparkplugandresetthegap oncea season,
4, Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush,Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleanto permit
properaircirculation,Removeallgrass,dirt, and
combustibledebrisfrom mufflerarea,
Replacing Rear F_ap
1, Lift upreardoor,
2, Bend(bow)the rearflap inwardon eachside to
releasetabsfromthe holesinthe handlemounting
brackets,Figure5=2,
3, Replacewith newflapby bendingthe rearflapand
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