Owner's manual

6.7 Lubrication

Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease.

• Set parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key.

• Clean grease fittings with a rag.

• Connect grease gun to fitting and pump until grease begins

to ooze out from the bearings.

• Wipe off excess grease.

• Do not use spray lube of any kind on choke and/or throttle

cables.

•Service intervals:

oFirst 8 hours

oEvery 25 hours

Also see Maintenance chart

6.8 Battery Service (Electric Start Only)

The battery is 12V and is a maintenance free battery. Charge the battery only if it will not start the

mower properly. Remove the battery from the mower before charging. Follow the instructions of the

battery charger for proper and safe charging of the battery.

6.9 Cutting Blades

In order to maintain the best cut, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.

Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks need to be replaced. Blades must be balanced

after sharpening.

To change the blades:

1.Stop engine, remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Engage the parking brake.

3.Lift the front of the mower and secure in the raised position with jack stands.

4.Remove the deck cover.

5.While securing the bolt head under the deck, remove the nut from the top of the spindle by

rotating clockwise.

6.Install new or re-sharpened blade. (Ensure the blade spacers are reinstalled with the same qty

and location)

7.Torque nut to 70-80 ft lbs.

Remove Nut & Bolt

and slide lid from

slotted end.

Positive & Negative

Terminals