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Routine Maintenance

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WARNING

Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance.

Maintain the mower with care. Inspect the mower periodi-
cally. If the mower is not working properly or damaged,
have it repaired by a qualified service center. Do not
change engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
Do not remove or modify any parts. Removing or modify-
ing parts could lead to injury, damage the mower and will
void the warranty. Use only genuine Southland™ replace-
ment parts and accessories. Use of any non-Southland™
parts or accessories could lead to injury, damage to the
unit, and void your warranty.

GENERAL MOWER CARE

1. After each use, remove any grass clippings or debris
  from the top of the mower deck and engine area with a
  brush or lawn and garden blower.
2. Periodically clean underside of the mower deck to pre
  vent buildup of grass clippings, etc.
  a) Before cleaning the underside of the deck, always
    drain the fuel tank by running the engine till the tank
    is empty. Disconnect the spark plug wire before

performing this or any other maintenance.
b) Tip the mower to expose the underside of the

mowing deck.

CAUTION

Always tip the mower so it is resting on the side of the deck

and the air filter side of the engine is facing up. Make sure the

lawn mower is resting in a stable position before beginning to

clean the deck. Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees in

any direction and do not leave the mower tipped for extended

periods of time. Oil can drain into the top part of the engine

and cause starting problems.

  c) Scrape excess grass clippings with an appropriate
    tool. Do not spray deck with water.
3. Using a light lubricating oil:
  a) lubricate pivot points on the blade control lever at least
    once each season.
  b) lubricate the wheels at least once each season.

BLADE CARE

CAUTION

Use extra care when servicing mower blades. Blades are sharp.

To protect your hands, wrap the blade or wear gloves when

handling.

1. Periodically inspect the blade and blade adapter for

  wear or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object.
  Replace when necessary.
  a. Before tipping the mower to inspect the blade area,
    always drain the fuel tank by running the engine untill
    the tank is empty. Disconnect the spark plug wire
    before performing this or any other maintenance.
  b. Tip the mower to expose the underside of the

mowing deck.

To remove / replace the blade:

1. Remove the bolt and the washers holding the blade and
the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft.

See Figure 11

2. Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft.
3. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a

  grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade
  while it is still on the mower. When sharpening the blade,
  follow the original angle of grind. Grind each cutting
  edge equally to keep the blade balanced. To check for
  blade balance, place blade on a round shaft screwdriver.
  Remove blade material from the heavy side until it

balances evenly.

CAUTION

An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotat-

ing at high speeds. It may cause damage to mower and could

break causing personal injury.

4. Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface
  of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter
  onto the engine crankshaft.

Blade Adapter

Blade

Disk Spring Washer

Flat Washer

Bolt

Crankshaft