Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the rst 5 operating
hours
• Change the engine oil.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the blade brake clutch operation.
• Check the air cleaner for dirt and /or damage and clean or replace it if necessary.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower.
Every 25 hours
• Clean the blade brake clutch shield.
Before storage
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
Yearly
• Clean the air lter (more frequently in dusty operating conditions).
• Change the engine oil.
• Lubricate the upper handle.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance
procedures.
Important:
Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Preparing for Maintenance
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
(Figure 41) before performing any maintenance
procedure.
Figure 41
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Important:
Before tipping the mower to change
the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to
run dry through normal usage. If you must tip the
mower prior to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel
pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the mower
onto its side with the air filter up.
Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause
personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a
hand pump; never siphon.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air cleaner
cover (Figure 42).
Figure 42
1. Latch tabs
2. Open the cover.
3. Remove the air filter (Figure 43).
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