12
Maintenance
NOTICE:To obtain repairs at no charge under the terms and provisions of the Lawn-Boy warranty statement, an
Authorized Service Dealer must perform the service or emission control part repair or replacement.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Service Item
Service Operation
Each
Use
25
Hours
50
Hours
100
Hours
Blade Brake
Check the stopping time before each use. The
blade must stop within three seconds of releasing
the bail; if it does not, contact your Authorized
Service Dealer for repair.
X
Housing
Clean off built-up grass clippings and dirt from the
housing after each use.
X
Fasteners
Check the blade and the engine mounting
fasteners. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
ensure safe operation.
X
Self-propel Drive
Clean the grass clippings and debris under the
belt cover and near the drive belt (self-propelled
models).
X
Self-propel Drive
Grease the rear height adjustor brackets
(self-propel models).
X
Adjust the self-propel drive after changing the
handle height, installing a new self-propel drive
cable, or if the traction drive belt slips.
X
Air Filter
Remove and clean the air filter each mowing
season or every 50 hours. Clean the air filter
more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
X
Spark Plug
Clean, inspect, and gap the spark plug. Replace it
if necessary.
X
Blade
Sharpen or replace the blade; maintain the blade
more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in rough
or sandy conditions.
X
Fuel System
Check the fuel system for leaks and/or a
deteriorating fuel hose. Replace parts if
necessary.
X
Exhaust Port
Clean the exhaust port.
X
Cooling System
Clean off grass clippings, debris, or dirt that can
clog the engine air cooling fins and starter. Clean
the cooling system more frequently in dirty
operating conditions.
X
