Safety
EN-4
Maintenance
1.
Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. If major repairs are
ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact
your local Authorized Lawn-Boy Service Dealer.
2.
Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or
adjusted, stop engine and disconnect wire from
spark plug. Keep wire away from plug to prevent
accidental starting.
3.
To assure the mower is in safe operating
condition, frequently check and keep all nuts,
bolts, and screws tight. Assure blade nut is
tightened to 560 in.–lbs. (47 ft.–lbs.) (63 N
m).
4.
When servicing blade, refer to blade
maintenance section for correct installation and
servicing procedures.
5.
To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of
excessive grease, grass, leaves, and
accumulations of dirt.
6.
Do not overspeed the engine by changing
governor settings.
7.
Check grass catcher bag frequently for wear or
deterioration. Replace with a new bag when
worn or damaged for your protection.
8.
Allow engine to cool before storing mower in
any enclosure. Do not store mower near any
open flame or where gasoline fumes may be
ignited by a spark.
9.
At the time of manufacture, the mower
conformed to the safety standards in effect for
rotary mowers. To ensure best performance and
continued safety certification of the mower, use
genuine Lawn–Boy replacement parts and
accessories. Replacement parts and accessories
made by other manufacturers may result in
nonconformance with the safety standards, and
that could be dangerous.
