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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Engine Maintenance
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your mower for a detailed
description of all engine-related service specifications.
Clean Engine
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Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated debris from
engine. Keep linkage, spring, and controls clean. Keep area around and
behind muffler free of any combustible debris.
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Keeping engine clean allows air movement around engine.
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Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and
ignition of accumulated debris.
CAUTION
Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel
system. Use a brush or dry cloth.
Mower Maintenance
Cleaning Deck
Clean underside of the mower deck once a season to prevent build-up of grass
clippings or other debris. Follow steps below for this job.
1.
Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel
from the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to Engine Operator’s
Manual.
2.
Tip mower so that it rests on the housing, keeping the muffler side down.
Hold mower firmly.
WARNING
Never tip the mower more than 90º in any direction and do not leave the
mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part of
the engine causing a starting problem.
3.
Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool. Do not spray
with water.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
These may cause damage to bearings, or the engine. The use of water will
result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
4.
Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground.
Deck Wash (If Equipped)
Your mower’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck
wash system.
Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent
the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH
MOWING:
1.
Push the mower to a level, clear location on your lawn, near enough for your
garden hose to reach. Remove the grass bag if attached.
CAUTION
Make certain the mower’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your
house, garage, parked cars, etc.
2.
Remove the fast attach deck wash nozzle from the mower deck and thread it
onto the end of your garden hose.
3.
Attach garden hose with the deck wash nozzle to the water port on your
deck’s surface. See Figure 14.
4.
Turn the water ON.
5.
Start the engine as described in the Operation section.
6.
Run the engine for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the
cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
7.
Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
8.
Turn the water OFF and detach the deck wash nozzle from the water port on
your deck’s surface.
After cleaning your deck, restart the mower. Keep the engine and blade running
for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to
thoroughly dry
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Figure 14
