Maintenance & Adjustments
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Maintenance
General Recommendations
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Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
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The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain
the lawn mower as instructed here.
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Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine
warranty.
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All adjustments should be checked at least once each
season.
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Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are
tight.
WARNING:
Always stop engine, disconnect spark
plug, and ground against engine before performing
any type of maintenance on your machine.
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control
devices and systems may be performed by any non-road engine
repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain “no
charge” emissions control service, the work must be performed
by a factory authorized dealer. See the Emissions Warranty.
Lubrication
1.
Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once
a season with light oil. This control must operate freely in
both directions. See Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1
2.
The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory
and does not require lubrication.
3.
Refer to the Engine Care section for lubrication schedule
and instruction for engine lubrication.
Deck Wash
Your mower’s deck may be equipped with a water port on its
surface as part of its deck wash system.
Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s
underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
1.
Push the mower to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near
enough for your garden hose to reach.
CAUTION:
Make certain the mower’s discharge
chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage,
parked cars, etc.
2.
Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your mower’s
Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
3.
Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck’s
surface. See Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2
4.
Turn the water on.
5.
Start the engine as described in the Operation section.
6.
Run the engine for a minimum of two minutes, allowing
the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
7.
Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
8.
Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
water port on your deck’s surface.
After cleaning your deck, restart the mower. Keep the engine
and blade running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
