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 2 operating
hours
• Change the engine oil.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level.
• Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control
bar.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower.
Before storage
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
Yearly
• Replace the air lter (more frequently in dusty operating conditions).
• Change the engine oil.
• 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 34) before performing any maintenance
procedure.
Figure 34
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.
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