
10
5
Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug,
and ground against
engine before peformingn
any type of maintenance
on your machine.
Do not use a pressure
washer or garden hose
to clean your unit. These
may cause damage to
electric components,
spindles, pulleys, bear-
ings, or the engine. The
use of water will result in
shortened life and reduce
serviceability.
General
Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
• The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,
operator must maintain the lawn mower as
instructed here.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void
engine warranty.
• All adjustments should be checked at least once
each season.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these
are tight.
WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect
spark plug, and ground against engine
before performing maintenance on your machine.
Lubrication
• Lubricate pivot points on the blade and drive control at
least once a season with light oil. Both must operate
freely in both directions, Figure 5-1.
• Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with
light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any
reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner
surface of the wheel with light oil, Figure 5-1.
• Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the
mulch plug, Figure 5-1.
• The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the
factory and does not require lubrication.
• Follow the engine maintenance section for lubrication
schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.
Deck Care
1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn
mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
2. Tip mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the
side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold mower firmly.
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than
90º in any direction and do not leave the
mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain
into the upper part of the engine causing a starting
problem.
3. Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a
suitable tool. Do not spray with water.
4. Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If
you had put plastic under the gas cap, make sure to
remove it now.
Engine Care
Refer to Engine Maintenance section for engine care
details.
1. Maintain oil level.
2. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty conditions.
3. Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season.
Check engine maintenance section for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
4. Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit
proper air circulation. Remove all grass, dirt and
combustible debris from muffler area.
Replacing Rear Flap
1. To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod
which secures it to the deck, Figure 5-2.
2. Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending the
ends of the new rod over to secure to deck.
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Figure 5-1: Areas to lubricate on mower.
Figure 5-2: Cut off wire to remove flap.
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