5
Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
Lubrication
•
Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once
a season with light oil. The blade control must operate
freely in both directions. See Figure 5-1.
•
Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light
oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason,
lubricate surface of the axle bolt and inner surface of
the wheel with light oil. See Figure 5-1.
•
Follow the accompanying engine manual for engine
lubrication schedule and instructions.
Deck Care
Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to
prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow
steps below for this job.
1.
2.
Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn
mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
Tip mower so that it rests on the engine. Keep the side
with the air cleaner facing up. Hold mower firmly.
Figure 5-1: Lubrication areas on the mower.
WARNING
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than
90 degrees in any directions and do not
leave the mower tipped for any length of
General Recommendations
Always stop engine,
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
against engine before
performing any type
of maintenance on
your machine.
time. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine
causing a starting problem.
WARNING: Always stop engine, discon-
nect spark plug, and ground against
engine before cleaning, lubricating,
or performing any kind of maintenance on your
machine.
3.
4.
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Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you
had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to
remove it now.
•
•
Always observe safety rules when performing
maintenance work.
Never tip the mower
more than 90º in
Engine Care
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse or
negligence. To receive full value from warranty, op-
erator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed
here.
1. Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual.
Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine 2. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
warranty.
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be
serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the engine
manual.
A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good
performance by the mower is given below. Follow the
accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and
instructions.
any direction and do
not leave the mower
tipped for any length
of time. Oil can drain
into the upper part of
the engine.
•
•
All adjustments should be checked at least once
each season.
3.
Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season.
Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of
each mowing season. Check engine manual for correct
plug type and gap specifications.
Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep
the top of the engine free of debris to permit proper
air circulation. Remove all grass, dirt and combustible
material from muffler area.
4.
NOTE: Do not use a pres-
sure washer or garden hose
to clean the mower. These
may cause damage to the
engine. The use of water will
result in shortened life and
reduce serviceability.
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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