Maintenance
Adjusting the Seed Gate
Closed Position
If the seed gate is partially open when the seeder
control lever is in the Off position, complete the
following:
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove spark plug wire.
2.
Raise the cutting blades to the highest position.
3.
Pull the seeder control lever to the Off position.
4.
Loosen the nuts on the seed gate control cable
(see Figure 17).
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Figure 17
1.
Jam nut
2.
Cable
5.
Move the cable right to close the seed gate or left
to open it.
Important:
Do Not tighten the cable to
the point the seed gate is tight to the right
with extreme tension on the cable as this will
damage the gate and the cable. Only adjust it
until the openings in the bottom of the seeder
are closed.
6.
Tighten the jam nuts and test the seeder control
lever to ensure that the seed gate opens and closes
correctly.
Cleaning
Cleaning and Storing Safety
•
Park machine on level ground, stop engine,
and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operator’s
position. Allow the machine to cool before
servicing, adjusting, fueling, cleaning, or storing.
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
muffler, drives, and engine compartment to
prevent fires.
•
Allow the machine to cool before storing the
machine in any enclosure. Do not store the
machine or fuel container, or refuel, where there
is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a
water heater or other appliance.
Clean Engine and Exhaust
System Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
(May be required more
often in dry or dirty
conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine cooling air
intake and exhaust system area can cause engine
and exhaust area to overheat which can create
a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system
area.
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove spark plug wire.
2.
Clean all debris from engine air intake screen,
around engine shrouding, and exhaust system
area.
3.
Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the
engine and exhaust system area.
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