Wheel Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - Murray 866079-00 Manuel Utilisateur

9.6 Wheel Maintenance

At least once per season, lubricate the ball bearings in each
wheel with light oil.
9.7 Storage
9.7.1 Storage for Short Periods
The lawnmower can be stored for short periods of time (less
than 15 days) without performing any storage maintenance.
However before placing the lawnmower into storage area,
always carry out the following steps:
1. Turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing if the engine is
provided with a shut-off valve.
2. Allow the engine to fully cool.
3. Where applicable, ensure the grass bag is empty.
4. Fully clean the lawnmower, including the engine.
5. Store the lawnmower on a flat and level surface with the
mower upright.
6. Store in a safe place which is not accessible by children or
people who are not familiar with operation.
7. The storage area must be well ventilated with no risk of
fumes from the fuel accessing any spark, naked flame or
electric spark.
8. It is recommended to use a fuel stabilizer additive to protect
the fuel tank and engine, particularly when using fuel with
ethanol content (max E10).
9. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, and
petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
9.7.2 Store the Lawnmower for Extended Period
!
WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause
severe burns or death:
ITEM
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Spark Plug
Blade, blade adapter, blade
washer, blade bolt
Mower Deck
*Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperature.
**Clean more often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present.
SERVICE
EACH USE
PERFORMED
Check Oil Level
Initial Oil Change
Periodic Oil change
Clean or Replace
Replace
Check For
Wear, Damage&
Replacement
Clean Debris
Accumulation
- Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
- Fill or drain fuel only in a well-ventilated area.
- Do not smoke or allow flame or sparks in either the area
where the tank is being filled or drained or where fuel is stored.
1. Empty the fuel tank; ideally let the engine run until all the
fuel is used up;
• Never leave the lawnmower unattended while running.
• Only run in a well-ventilated area.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
2. At the end of every season, replace the engine oil with
fresh oil (not applicable on Briggs & Stratton EXi model
engines – for these engines, just Check & Add to ensure that
the engine oil is kept topped up. To replace the oil, follow the
directions in the Operators Manual of the engine.
3. Fully clean the lawnmower, including the engine, paying
particular attention to the housing and the cooling fins of the
cylinder.
4.Wipe clean the deck to protect the paintwork.
5.Store the lawnmower on a flat and level surface with the
mower upright.
6.Store in a safe place which is not accessible by children or
people who are not familiar with operation.
7.The storage area must be well ventilated.
8.To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, and
petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

9.8 Maintenance Schedule

Performing routine maintenance correctly on your lawnmower
will ensure of safe and reliable use. Follow the below
maintenance schedule:
5 Hours 25 Hours
X
X
X
X
50 Hours 100 Hours
X*
X**
X
15