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MAINTENANCE
Proper routine maintenance of this mower will help prolong the life of the machine.
Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or
negligence. To receive full valve from warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed
here.
Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty.
All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.
Warning:
Always stop engine, allow engine to cool, disconnect spark plug wire before
performing any type of maintenance on your machine.
DECK CARE
It is important to clean underside of the mower deck after use to prevent the build-up of grass
clippings or other debris. Follow steps below for proper cleaning.
1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
3. Slowly tip mower so that it rests on the housing.
4. To prevent oil spills, always tip the mower so that the Air Filter is facing up.
5. Hold mower firmly and scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool.
6. Gently lower the mower back on its wheels on the ground.
Warning:
Never tip the mower more than 90° 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.
MOWER BLADE
To ensure safe operation, have all blade sharpening, balancing and mounting work carried out by an
authorized service center. To achieve optimal results, we recommend having the blade checked once a
year.
If, in spite of all caution, the blade comes into contact with an obstacle, switch off the engine
immediately and pull off the spark plug connector. Tilt the lawn mower to the rear and check the blade
for damage. Always keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. Damaged or bent blades must be
replaced. Never straighten a bent blade. Never work with bent or heavily worn blades as this will
result in vibrations, causing further damage to the mower.
Warning:
Risk of injury when working with a damaged blade.
CHECKING THE OIL
The oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 16.9 fl. oz.
Check the oil level of the engine according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule.
The lawn mower should be checked before each use for proper oil level. This is a critical step for
proper engine starting.
To check the oil level:
1. Remove the distick and clean it.
2. Reinsert the distick into the Oil filling hole without screwing it and check Oil lever.
3. If the Oil lever is too low, add the recommended engine oil up to the oil upper lever.
4. Reinstall oil dipstick.
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