Use and Care Manual
2.
The transmission
is
pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory and
does
not
require lubrication.
3.
Follow the Engine Operator's Manual
for
lubrication schedule
and
instructions
for
engine lubrication.
DECK
CARE
Clean underside
of
the mower deck after
each
use
to
prevent build-
up
of
grass clippings
or
other
debris. Follow steps below
for
proper
cleaning.
1.
Allow the engine
to
run until
it
is
out
of
fuel. Do
not
attempt
to
pour fuel
from
the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire. Refer
to
Engine Operator's Manual.
2.
Tip mower
so
that
it
rests on the housing. Keep the side
with
the
air
cleaner facing
up.
Hold mower firmly.
A
WARNING
Never
tip
mower
more
than
90°
in
any
direction
and
do
not
leave
mower
tipped
for
any
length
of
time.
Oil
can
drain
into
upper
part of
the
engine
causing
a
starting
problem.
3.
Scrape and clean the underside
of
the deck
with
a suitable tool.
4.
Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground.
ENGINE
CARE
A list
of
key engine maintenance jobs required
for
good performance
by the mower are
listed below. Follow the Engine Operator's Manual
for
a detailed list
and
instructions.
• Maintain oil level
as
instructed in Engine Operator's Manual.
•
Service air cleaner every 25 hours
of
use
under normal conditions.
Clean every
few
hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor
engine performance and flooding
usually indicates
that
the air
cleaner should
be
serviced.
To
service the air cleaner, refer
to
the
Engine Operator's
Manual.
• Clean
spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Spark plug
replacement
is
recommended at
the
start
of
each mowing
season. Check Engine Operator's
Manual
for
correct plug type
and gap specifications.
• Clean engine regularly
with
a cloth
or
brush. Keep the
top
of
the
engine
clean
to
permit proper air circulation. Remove all grass,
dirt, and combustible debris from muffler area.
• Engines stored between
30
and
90
days need
to
be
treated
with
a gasoline stabilizer
to
prevent deterioration and gum
from
forming
in
fuel system
or
on essential carburetor parts.
CHANGING
THE
ENGINE OIL
See
Maintenance schedule on
page
19
for
more information about
when tochangethe
oil.
To
change the oil,
use
the following procedure.
~
NOTE
Run
the engine for a few
minutes
before
changing
the
oil
to
warm
it.
Warm
oil
flows
better
and
carries
more
contaminants.
We
recommend
that
you
use
API
SERVICE
Category
SJ
class
or
higher
oil.
1.
Move the machine
to
a level surface.
2.
Refer
to
the maintenance safety section on
page
9 before doing
oil change.
3.
Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise
and
pulling
it
out.
(See
Figure
13)
Figure
13
Maintenance
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