Manual

Maintenance
Beforeinspecting,cleaning orservicingthe machine,shot offengine,wait for movingpartsto stop,dis-
connectsparkplugwire andmove wire away fromsparkplug.
Failureto followthese instructionscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PROCEDURE
Checkengine oil level
Changeengine oil
Service spark plug
Checknutsandscrews
Servicefoampre-cleanerairfilter
(if soequipped)
Servicepaperairfilter
(if soequipped)
Inspectsparkarrester(if so equipped)
Cleanengine
Cleanmowerhousing
Cleanunderbeltcover
Checkclutchspringextension
Cleandrive-wheelpiniongears
Before Every10 Every25
Using Hours Hours
AsNoted
Aftereach5
operatinghours
41,A
Aftereach100
operatinghours
1"
Annually
Aftereachuse
€
Aftereach50
operatinghours
• Changemorefrequentlyin dustyor dirtyconditions.Changeafterfirst 2 hoursof
break-inoperation,
i" Checkafterfirst 2 hoursof break-inoperation.
• SeeEngineOwner'sManualfor servicerecommendations.
• Beforeandafterstoringunit for 3 weeksor more,
REMOVING AND
REPLACING THE BELT COVER
Removingthe Belt Cover
1. Usea 3/8"wrench to remove both
screws (D, E, Figure 5-1).
Figure5-1: Beltcover
2. Lift the backend of the cover then
carefully pull out.
Do not operate the mower without the
belt cover in place. Doing so could
result in personal injury or damage to
components.
When working near the blade, wear
heavy leather gloves to protectyourself
fromthe sharpedgesonthe blade.
ENGINEOILSERVICE
Check the engine oil level beforestarting
the engine eachday and after each5
hours of continuous operation. Running
the engine when the oil levelis low will
quickly ruin the engine.
Changeengine oil after the first 2 hours
of break-in operation, thereafter, in accor-
dance with your EngineOwnersManual.
Changemore often in extremely dirty or
dusty conditions. Refertothe Engine
Owner'sManual for detailedinformation
on changing oil.
SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER
The engine air cleaner filters dirt and dust
out of the air before it enters the carbure-
tor. Operatingthe engine with a dirty,
clogged air cleaner can cause poor per-
formance and damageto the engine.
Neveroperatethe engine without the air
cleaner installed. Inspectand servicethe
air cleaner more often if operating in very
dusty or dirty conditions.
Servicethe air cleaneras instructed in the
separate EngineOwner's Manual.
Replacing the Belt Cover
1. Seatthe rear end of the cover. Make
sore that both control cablesare routed
through the cutout in the rear of the
cover. This will help prevent damage
caused by pinching the cablesunder the
cover or contact with the transmission
pulley or belt.
2. Tighten screws snugly. Do not over-
tighten (D, E,Figure5-1).
TIPPINGTHEMOWERFOR
SERVICE
1. Beforetipping the mower, make sure
that the fuel tank is emptyto prevent the
possibility of gasoline spillage. See
"DANGER"statement that follows.
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