How to Guide

DECK CARE
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
CLEANING THE GRASS CATCHER
ENGINE CARE
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 ooding 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 specications.
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 mufer 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.
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Never tip mower more than
90º 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.
WARNING
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 rmly.
See Maintenance schedule on page 19 for more information about
when to change the oil. To change the oil, use the following procedure.
Pores in cloth grass catchers can become lled with dirt and dust
during operation. This causes the grass catcher to collect less grass.
To prevent this, regularly hose the grass catcher off with water and
let dry before using.
• Examine the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace if necessary.
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.
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.
3. Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool.
4. Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground.
Run the engine for a few
minutes before changing the
oil to warm it. Warm oil ows better and carries more
contaminants.
NOTE
Figure 11
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Refer to the maintenance safety on page 9 before doing oil
change.
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and
pulling it out. (See Figure 11)
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