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 first 5 hours
• Change the engine oil.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level.
• Service the air cleaner.
• Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
Every 25 hours
• Lubricate the rear wheel gears.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
Before storage
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage.
Yearly
• Service the air cleaner.
• Change the engine oil.
Important:
Refer to your engine owner'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 (
) before performing any
maintenance procedure.
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3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important:
Before tipping the machine to
change the oil or replace the blade, allow the
fuel tank to run dry through normal usage. If
you must tip the machine prior to running
out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to remove
the fuel. Always tip the machine onto its side
with the dipstick down.
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the
fuel to leak. Gasoline is flammable and
explosive and can cause personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the
gasoline with a hand pump; never
siphon.
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