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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER
General R ecommendations
Customer R esponsibilities
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Check Oil
Change Oil
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Clean Engine
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Check Spark Plug
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Check Spark Arrester (if any)
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower
as instructed in this manual.
Changing of engine governed speed will void
engine warranty.
Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly. All
adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each
season.
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer
Responsibilities to get quality performance from
your lawn mower.
Lubrication
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WARNING:
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engine
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disconnect
spark
plug
wire
before
cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of
service work on the lawn mower.
blade control must operate freely in both directions.
See Figure 15.
Wheels: Lubricate the wheels at least once a season
with light oil (or motor oil). If the wheels are removed for
any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and
inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 15.
Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed
with you unit for lubrication instructions.
Lubricate
Blade Control:
Lubricate the pivot points on the blade
control handle at least once a season with light oil. The
Figure 15
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