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.
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Mower » Operator's
Manual
CLEANING THE
GRASS
CATCHER
Pores in cloth grass catchers
can
become filled
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.
CHANGING
THE
ENGINE OIL
See
Maintenance schedule on page
19
for
more information about
when
to
change the 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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