Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 8 hours
• Inspect the blower belt.
• Inspect the bagger.
After the first 10 hours
• Inspect the bagger.
Before each use or daily
• Clean the hood screen.
• Clean the bagger.
Every 25 hours
• Inspect the blower belt.
Every 50 hours
• Grease the idler arm.
Every 100 hours
• Inspect the bagger.
Before storage
• Inspect the bagger.
WARNING
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do
any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
WARNING
Engines can become hot when they are operating. Burns can occur from contacting hot
surfaces.
Allow engines, especially the muffler, to cool before touching.
WARNING
Debris, such as leaves, grass, or brush can catch fire. A fire in the engine area can cause
personal injury and property damage.
•
Keep the engine and muffler area free of debris accumulation.
•
Take care when opening the bagger cover to keep debris from falling onto the engine and
muffler area.
•
Allow the machine to cool before storing it.
Cleaning the Hood Screen
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
The screens need to be cleaned before each use.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Disengage the blade-control switch, engage
the parking brake, and move the motion-control
levers outward to the
NEUTRAL
-L
OCK
position.
3.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4.
Open the bagger hood.
5.
Clean the debris from the screen.
6.
Close the bagger hood.
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