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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does
not cover items that have been subjected
to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain mower as
instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your
unit.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual
should be checked at least once each
season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element and check
blade for wear. A new spark plug and
clean/new air filter element assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in
this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
Change Engine Oil
Lubrication Chart
Clean Air Filter
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
BEFORE EACH USE
AF
TE
R E
AC
H U
SE
EVERY 25 HOURS
O
R E
VE
RY
S
EA
SO
N
SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners
BE
FO
RE
S
TO
RA
GE
Check Engine Oil Level
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Inspect Muffler
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
1,2
3
2
M
O
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R
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N
G
I
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E
2
Clean Lawn Mower
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
EVERY 10 HOURS
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
4
Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
2
À
Spray lubricant
Á
See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings. Viscous
lubricants will attract dust and dirt that
will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
À
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Á
Engine oil
À
Rear door
hinge
À
Handle bracket mounting pins
À
Mulcher
door hinge pin
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.361390
