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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TABLE
Note: The front edge of the cutting deck should be 1/8” - 1/4” below the rear edge of the deck so that the blades are cutting
grass in only the front half of their circular path. This decreases friction and reduces the drive power required.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug wire
to prevent the engine from accidentally
starting before performing any maintenance
on this mower.
A. GENERAL MAINTENANCE:
1.
If the mower must be tipped on its side for maintenance,
first drain the fuel from the fuel tank and the oil from the
engine’s crankcase.
2.
Be careful not to spill lubricant on the drive belts.
3.
Do not tamper with the engine’s governor settings. They
are adjusted to provide the proper maximum engine
speed.
4.
If the mower is to be in storage for more than 30 days,
drain the fuel tank, run the engine to drain the
carburetor dry, change the oil, remove the spark plug
and pour a teaspoonful of oil into the cylinder. Pull the
starter cord slowly to crank the engine and distribute the
oil then replace the spark plug.
B. DAILY MAINTENANCE AFTER MOWING:
1.
Park the mower outside the storage facility with the
engine shut off.
2.
Close the fuel shutoff valve.
3.
Permit the mower to cool.
4.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
5.
Wash the mower off with water. Be sure to clean out
grass clippings from under the cutter deck and also
under the deck cover. Allow the mower to dry before
storing.
6.
Check that the blade mounting bolts are tight.
7.
Check that the blades are sharp. NOTE: Never mow
with dull blades.
8.
Check the fuel level, the engine oil level and clean the
cooling-air intake (the rotating screen).
9.
Clean the air cleaner elements (foam and paper).
10. After the first 5 hours of use, change the engine oil.
(Change the oil every 40 hours thereafter.)
11. Follow the lubrication chart on page 7.
12. Place the mower in locked storage to avoid tampering or
use by an untrained operator.
C. MAINTENANCE EVERY 40 HOURS:
1.
Change the engine oil and replace the oil filter. (Change
the engine oil more frequently under severe operating
conditions.)
2.
Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight.
3.
Check the condition and tension of all belts.
4.
Clean the spark plug and check the spark plug gap.
5.
Follow the lubrication chart on page 7.
6.
Check condition and operation of all safety switches.
Approximate
Cutting Height
1/4: Blade Spacers
Above and Below The
Spindle Assemblies
1/2” Caster Spacers
Above and Below The
Caster Bracket
Inches
Above
Below
Above
Below
2
2-1/8
2-3/8
2-1/2
2-3/4
3
3-1/4
3-1/2
0
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
5
4
3
4
3
2
1
0
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Engine Deck bolted to
upper holes on cutting
deck.
2-3/4
3
3-1/4
3-1/2
3-3/4
3-1/4
3-1/2
3-3/4
4
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
2
3
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Engine Deck bolted to
lower holes on cutting
deck.
