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➀
Spray lubricant
➁
See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section.
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the war ranty, operator must
maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
clean or replace air filter element, and
check blade for wear. A new spark plug
and clean/new air filter element assures
proper air-fuel mixture and helps your
en gine run better and last longer.
• Follow the Maintenance Sched ule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See “LUBRICATION CHART”).
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lu bri cants will
LUBRICATION CHART
attract dust and dirt that will short en the life
of the self-lu bri cat ing bearings. If you feel
they must be lu bri cated, use only a dry,
pow dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
➀
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
➁
Engine oil
➀
Rear dis-
charge mower
rear door
hinge rod
➀
Handle bracket mounting pins
➀
Side dis-
charge mower
deflector hinge
rod
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check Tires
Check Drive Wheels ***
Clean Lawn Mower ****
Clean under Drive Cover ***
Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Oil level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
BEFORE
EACH
USE
AFTER
EACH
USE
EVERY
10
HOURS
EVERY
25 HOURS
OR SEASON
EVERY
100
HOURS
BEFORE
STORAGE
1
- Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures.
2
- Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3
- Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4
- Charge 48 hours at end of season.
5
- And after each 5 hours of use.
(if so equipped)
Electric-Start mowers
Power-Propelled mowers
Use a scraper
to clean under deck
*
**
***
****
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OPERATION
18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS:
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to
be used as a mulcher. To convert to rear
bagging or side discharging:
REAR BAGGING
1. Remove knob securing mulcher door
to lawn mower housing.
2. Open mulcher door and position dis-
charge chute over both threaded studs.
3. Secure discharge chute to lawn
mower housing with both knobs.
4. Place the grass catcher on the rear
door as shown.
NOTE:
Be sure the grass catcher is se-
curely locked in place.
• Mower is now ready for rear bagging
operation.
SIDE DISCHARGING
1. Discharge chute must be removed.
2. Open mulcher door and install side dis-
charge deflector beneath it as shown.
Mulcher
door
Knob
Threaded stud
Side discharge deflector
Dis-
charge
chute
Grass catcher
Knobs
Threaded stud
Mulcher
door
Rear door
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING YOUR
“MULTI-CUT” LAWN MOWER:
FOR MULCHING -
• Rear mulcher plate or plug (if equipped)
installed and rear door closed.
• Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
• Rear mulcher plate or plug (if equipped)
removed.
• Grass catcher installed.
• Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
• Rear mulcher plate or plug (if equipped)
installed and rear door closed.
• Discharge deflector installed.
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn
mower without rear mulcher plate or plug
in place or approved grass catcher in
place. Never at tempt to op er ate the lawn
mow er with the rear door re moved or
propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (REAR
DISCHARGE AND MULTI-CUT MODELS)
• Simply open rear door and lift grass
catcher up and away from mower.
NOTE:
Do not drag the bag when
emptying. It will cause unnecessary wear.
CAUTION:
Under nor mal usage, the
catch er material is subject to de te ri o ra tion
and wear and should, therefore, be
checked frequently for replacement. Any
replacement catcher should be checked
to ensure compliance with original
man u fac tur er's spec i fi ca tions.
CAUTION:
Do not run lawn mower
with out the rear door, ap proved grass
catcher or clip ping de flec tor in place.
Never at tempt to op er ate mower with the
rear door removed or propped open.
Grass
catcher
frame
handle
Bag handle
(if equipped)
