A,NTENANO SO.EDOL REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners II / li/ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) I_ _ i_ M Clean Lawn Mower wO Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) lip Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) II/ Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I,#" 3 Lubrication Chart I# r If Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) I/ I/'4 I:: Check Engine Oil Level I/ N Change Engine Oil _1,2 G clean Air Filter Ill' 2 Inspect Muffler N Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I/2 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more olten when operating in didy or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more elten when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART 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 warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual. _) Wheel adjuster (_) Engine oil Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments 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 door hinge proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer. Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual. bracket mounting pin (D Refer to maintenance "Engine" section. BEFORE EACH USE 1. Check engine oil level. 2. Check for loose fasteners. (_) Spray lubricant LUBRICATION IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings, viscous lubri- cants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings, if you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA- TION CHART"). 10