Specifications
MODELS
9301, 9302, 9302E, 9303E, 9600, 9601
ONLY
SECTION
6
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
To obtain peak performance and long life
from the engine the air cleaner must be
serviced regularly. Under normal condi-
tions an
air
cleaner should be serviced
every
10
hours of operation, oftener,
if
under dusty condition. To service
air
cleaner, pour old oil from bowl.
Wash
ele-
ment thoroughly
in
solvent and dry. Clean
bowl and refill
with
same type of oil used
in crankcase. See engine Owner’s Manual.
CRANKCASE OIL
TIRES
Recommended pressure for front wheels on
Models
9601,
9303, 93033
is
15-17
lbs.
Rear pressure for the same models
is
22-
25
lbs.
BATTERY
Check battery
fluid
level every
10
hours
of operation.
Add
distilled water to
fill
ring.
BLADE CARE
A blade
will
naturally become
dull
with use.
It
can be quickly sharpened
with
a few
strokes of a file or sharpening stone.
SHARPEN ONLY THE CUTTING EDGE.
A
blade
that
is
not straight or properly
bal-
anced can cause engine vibration; loss of
engine power. Excessive vibration can lead
to
engine (usually crankshaft) damage
if
allowed to continue. Imbalance can be
caused by uneven wear or impact damage.
Minor imbalance can usually be corrected
by grinding or filing the heavy end;
if
not,
the blade should be replaced.
gravity
of
battery
falls
below-
12.25,
recharge
battery.
In
storage; Battery should be charged fully
once per month.
SAFETY WARNING
DO
NOT CHARGE AT
A
RATE
EX-
CEEDING
4
AMPS.
DO NOT allow tools to make contact
with
the battery terminals when installing or
servicing battery.
Remove diodes
if
mower engine
is
to be op-
erated
with’
battery removed or battery leads
disconnected.
DO
NOT
tip mower up on
tilt
(knurfing)
LUBRICATION
A.
Lubricate front wheel bearings with Automo- bar without removing battery.
tive
Chassis
Lubricant
or
Lawn-Boy
“A”
Grease.
Using
conventional
grease
gun
apply lubricant
DO
NOT operate mower with battery cover
until
grease
is
observed
at end
of
the bearing removed.
surface.
B.
Lubricate friction points whenever
DIFFERENTIAL
needed.
All
bushings are oil impregnated
and do not require oil.’ All ball bearings Check differential every
50
hours.
Fill
to
are sealed
with
lubricant and therefore do 3 ounce capacity with multi-purpose auto-
not require periodic lubrication. motive grease.
11-52 SERVICE BULLETIN REFERENCES
REVISED
1977