ENGINE OIL SERVICE
Check the engine oil level before starting
the engine each day and after each 5
hours of continuous operation. Running
the engine when the oil level is low will
quickly ruin the engine.
Change engine oil after the first 2 hours
of break-in operation, thereafter, in accor-
dance with your Engine Owners Manual.
Change more often in extremely dirty or
dusty conditions. Refer to the Engine
Owner’s Manual for detailed information
on changing oil.
SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER
The engine air cleaner filters dirt and dust
out of the air before it enters the carbure-
tor. Operating the engine with a dirty,
clogged air cleaner can cause poor per-
formance and damage to the engine.
Never operate the engine without the air
cleaner installed. Inspect and service the
air cleaner more often if operating in very
dusty or dirty conditions.
Service the air cleaner as instructed in the
separate Engine Owner’s Manual.
REMOVING AND
REPLACING THE BELT COVER
Removing the Belt Cover
1. Use a 3/8" wrench to remove both
screws (D, E, Figure 5-1).
2. Lift the back end of the cover then
carefully pull out.
Replacing the Belt Cover
1. Seat the rear end of the cover. Make
sure that both control cables are routed
through the cutout in the rear of the
cover. This will help prevent damage
caused by pinching the cables under the
cover or contact with the transmission
pulley or belt.
2. Tighten screws snugly. Do not over-
tighten (D, E, Figure 5-1).
TIPPING THE MOWER FOR
SERVICE
1. Before tipping the mower, make sure
that the fuel tank is empty to prevent the
possibility of gasoline spillage. See
“DANGER” statement that follows.
Maintenance
5
Section
When working near the blade, wear
heavy leather gloves to protect yourself
from the sharp edges on the blade.
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REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Change more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions. Change after first 2 hours of
break-in operation.
Check after first 2 hours of break-in operation.
See Engine Owner’s Manual for service recommendations.
Before and after storing unit for 3 weeks or more.
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Clean engine
Check clutch spring extension
Change engine oil
Service foam pre-cleaner air filter
(if so equipped)
Service paper air filter
(if so equipped)
Clean mower housing
Clean under belt cover
Clean drive-wheel pinion gears
Service spark plug
Check nuts and screws
Inspect spark arrester (if so equipped)
Check engine oil level
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After each use
After each 50
operating hours
After each 100
operating hours
After each 5
operating hours
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Annually
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Every 25
Hours
PROCEDURE
Every 10
Hours
As Noted
Before
Using
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis-
connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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