
Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Preparing for Maintenance
1.
Move the machine to a level surface, shut off the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug.
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1.
Spark-plug wire
3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important:
Before tipping the machine,
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.
Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Grease type:
White lithium grease
Grease the machine at the following locations:
•
Forward and reverse arm assemblies
•
Forward and reverse engagement levers
•
Forward and reverse cables.
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