MARNTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATION
1. The spark plug and air filtershould be
replacedonce a year,This will assure
better engine performance and longer
engine lifeo
2. Checkallfastenersand be surethey are
light
& Follow all maintenance insb-dctions
listed on the following pages an the
service_ule
CAUTION
DISCONNECT SPARK LUG WIRE FROM
SPARKPLUG AND PLACEWIREWHERE
1T CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WiTH
SPARK PLUG.
AIR CLEANER
COVER OILFILLPUJG
OIL LEVER
RGURE 16
CHANGING ENGINEOIL
1. Tiltmowerback, placesuitablecontainer
on floor nexttodrivewheel.
2.. Placea piece of metaloverdrivewheel
so oil will drain into container.A plastic
funnel can also be used. Cut part of
funnelaway and place under drainplug
makingsure small end of funnel is
directedtoward the container,.
3. Removeoildrain plug.(Referto Fig.16).,
4. When oil is drained, replace plug and
refill crankcase W_ oil as per
ins-_Jctionson page 7.,
TO SERVICEAIR CLEANERS
Cleancartridge at threemonth intervalsor
every25 hours,whicheveroccursfirst,
NOTE:Service moreoften if necessary.
1. Removeknoband cover,
2. Removecartridge by pulling itoff of the
SCt_,
3. Cleanbylapping gentlyona flatsurface.
tfvery dirty,replacecartridgeor cleanas
follows:
a. Wash in a low or non-sudsing
detergent and warm water solution,
CAbTION: Do not use petroleum
solvents such as kerosene,to clean
cartridge
b. Rinse thoroughly with flowing water
from insideout untilwater is dear.
c. Allowcartridgeto stand and airdry
thoroughlybeforeusing
DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE
DONOTUSEPRESSURIZF.JDAIR
10 CLEANORDRYCAm'RIDGE
4. Install cartridge, then cover and screw
knobsecurelySee Figure17,
KNOB -..-,.-,-.-=_ _
CARTRIDGE
RGURE 17
SPARKPLUG
Clean and reset gap at O30" every 100
hoursofoperation
CLEAN COOUNG SYSTEM
Grass, chaff or dirt may clog the rotating
screen and the air cooling system
especially after prolonged service cutting
dry grass. Yearly or every 100 hours,
whicheveroccursfirst, removethe blower
housingand cleanthe areasto avoidover
speeding, overheating and engine
damage. Clean more often if necessary.
REfer to Engine manual for detailed
in_uclion&
CLEAN ENGINE
Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or
brush° Cleaning with a force_JIspray of
water isnot recommendedaswater could
contaminatethe fuel
9
LUBRICATION
Check oil level regularly.Oil all exposed
bearings,linageand front wheels.Oilchain
frequently,Reef and main drive bearings
are sealed,
REEL MAINTENANCE
Normally grinding of the reel is not
recommended or necessary to insure
proper cuWng This is due to the extreme
hardnessand greatstrengthofthe reelo
Sharpening and back lapping when
required, should always be done by a
properlyequipped ser_cecenter.
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: DO NOT RUN ENGINE AT
EXCESSIVE SPEEDS Operating an
engine at excessivespeeds increasesthe
dangerof persona]injury.
1. DO N,Jrqr' TAMPERWITH GO#ERt',,OR
SPRINGS, G_#ERNOR UNKS OR
OTHERPAR_ WHICHMAYINCREASE
THEGOVERNEDENGINESPEED
TOCHECK OPERATIONOF CHOKE
CONTROLS:
Move speed control lever to "choke"
posilionoThe carburetor choke should be
closed.
"A" "A"
BV_
STOP
SWITCH
RGURE 17
CHOKE
CLOSED
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