12
Maintenance -
Service Interval
Procedures
Before each use
Check the engine oil level.
Check the operation and function of the Operators Presence Control bar.
Inspect the mower blade for wear or damage.
Inspect the cables for any wear or damage.
Inspect the grass catcher for any damage.
Check for any loose or missing screws or damaged parts.
Clean under the lawn mower deck (after usage).
First 20 Hours or
Within 4 weeks
Change the engine oil.
Check the throttle cable adjustment - see Page 9.
Every 50 Hours or
every 2 months
Lubricate the pivot arms on the control panel with oil.
Check and Clean the engine air
fi
lter (see the engine Owner’s Manual)
Every 100 Hours or
every 4 months
Change the engine oil (more often in dusty conditions).
Check the spark plug.
Clean the engine with compressed air.
Every 200 Hours or
every 8 months
Replace the paper air
fi
lter (more frequently in dusty conditions).
Replace the spark plug.
Adjust the valve clearance.
MAINTENANCE
In addition to this schedule follow the Maintenance Schedule in the Honda or Kawasaki Owner’s
Manual. This maintenance schedule assumes daily use by a landscape company.
One Month of use is assumed to be 15 to 20 days of operation.
CLEANING THE MOWER
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean the
mower. The buildup of moist grass, fertilizer and water can
cause extreme corrosion damage to many parts of the mower
and the engine.
Never use a Pressure Washer:
The use of a pressure washer can force water and moisture
into ball bearings and engine parts and cause substantial
damage.
- Clean the underside of the mower by scraping any build-up
of grass and trash.
- Clean off the outside of the engine and the top of the mower
with compressed air. Any accumulation of debris under the
belt cover can typically also be removed with compressed air
without removing the protective belt cover.
- Wash the Grass Bag with a garden hose frequently. The
holes that allows the grass bag to breathe will eventually clog
with dirt. A clogged bag will not collect the grass clippings
effectively. Do not install and use a wet grass catcher. It will
plug prematurely.
NOTICE
Several of the operations described in this
Maintenance section involves placing the mower
on its right side.
To avoid spills of oil and gasoline always:
- Place the mower on a hard surface such as a
concrete driveway or a garage
fl
oor.
- Never place the mower on its side when there is
gasoline in the tank - do the service of the mower
when you have run out of gasoline during normal
operation.
- Always make sure that the Oil Filler Cap is
tightened.
Any spillage of oil or gasoline can be extremely
fl
ammable and explosive and under certain
conditions can cause serious personal injury and
property damage.
