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WARNING
Always stop engine,
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
against engi ne before
cleaning, lubricating
ordoing a ny , ind of
maintenance on your
machine:
wedonot
recommend the
useof
pressure
washers or garden
hose to clean your
unit:These may
cause d amage to
the bearings or
engine:The use of
water willresult in
shortened life and
reduce serviceability:
X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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Lubricate these
points before
reassembly.
Figure 12
General Recommendations
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Always observe safety rules when perform-
ing 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 warranty,operator must maintain
the lawn mower as instructed here.
3. Changing of engine-governedspeed will void
engine warranty.
4. All adjustments should be checked at least
once each season.
5. Periodicallycheck all fasteners and make
sure these are tight.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatethe pivot points on the blade
control handle at least once a season with
light oil. The blade control must operate
freely in both directions. See Figure 12.
2. Lubricatethe surface of the axle bolt and the
inner surface of the wheel with light automo-
tive oil.
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Follow the accompanying engine manual for
lubrication schedule and instruction.
Engine
1. Refer to the separate engine manual for
engine maintenance instructions.
2. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the
separate enginemanual packed with your
unit. Read and follow instructions carefully.
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Under normal conditions service air cleaner
as instructed in the separate engine manual
packed with your unit. Clean every few
hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor
engine performance and flooding usually indi-
cates that the air cleaner should be serviced.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset 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.
NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all
requirementsof the Canadian Interference-Caus-
ing Equipment Regulations.
5. Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or
brush. Keep the cooling system (blower hous-
ing area) clean to permit proper air circulation
which is essential to engine performance and
life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt and
combustible debris from muffler area.
Deck
The underside of the mower deck should be
cleaned after each use to preventa buildup of
grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter.If this
debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust
and corrosion, and may prevent proper mulching.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower
and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make
certain the spark plug wire is disconnected).
Blade Care
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ARNING: When removing the
cutting blade for sharpening or
replacement, protect your hands
with a pair of heavy gloves or use
a heavy rag to hold the blade.
Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks,
especially ifyou strike a foreign object. Replace
when necessary. Follow the steps below for
blade service:
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
2. Tip mower as specified in separate engine
manual. If itdoes not specify turn mower on
itsside makingsure that the air filter and the
carburetor are up.
3. Remove the bolt and the blade bell support
which hold the blade and the blade adapter to
the engine crankshaft. See Figure 13.
4. Remove blade and adapter from the crank=
shaft.
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