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MAINTENANCE
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Use the following maintenance section to keep
your unit in good operating condition. A ll the
maintenance information for the engine is in
the Engine Instruction Book . Before you start
the engine, read this book.
WARNING: Before you make an
inspection, adjustment (except
carburetor), or repair, discon-
nect t he w ire from t he s park
plug.
LUBRICATION
1.
For maximum performance, l ubricate t he
wheels and all pivot points with engine oil
every 25 hours.
2.
To lubricate the engine, refer to the Engine
Instruction Book .
NOTE: Do n ot l ubricate t he e ngine stop
cable. L ubricants will damage t he c able
and prevent the cable from moving freely.
Replace the cable if bent or damaged.
HOW TO CLEAN
THE MOWER HOUSING
WARNING: The blade will rotate
when t he e ngine runs. Before
you clean the mower housing,
stop the engine and disconnect
the wire from the spark plug.
Grass and other debris can keep the mower
from working correctly. A fter you mow, clean
the mower housing as follows.
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3.
Clean the top and the bottom of the mower
housing.
HOW TO ADJUST
THE HEIGHT OF CUT
WARNING: The blade will rotate
when t he e ngine runs. Before
you change the height of cut, dis-
connect t he w ire to t he s park
plug.
To change the height of cut,move the handle,
and make it in the suitable grade of the height
segment.
Figure 12
Lower
Higher
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Wheel
