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4. MAINTENANCE
NOTE
: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Service Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Each Use
•
Check the engine oil level.
•
Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop
within 3 seconds of releasing the bail; if it does not; contact an
Authorized Service Dealer for repair.
•
Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.
•
Clean the discharge tunnel and the discharge tunnel plug.
5 Hours
•
Check the blade and the engine mounting fasteners. Tighten them
if they are loose.
50 Hours
•
Change the engine oil (without the oil filter).
1
•
Sharpen or replace the blade; maintain it more frequently if the
edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy conditions.
•
Clean the blade brake clutch shield.
•
Check for leaks in the fuel system and/or a deteriorating fuel hose.
Replace parts if necessary.
•
Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover.
•
Lubricate the pivot arms.
75 Hours
•
Adjust the self-propel drive system.
100 Hours
•
For Kawasaki Engines: Change the oil filter.
•
Inspect the spark plug and replace it if necessary.
•
Clean the cooling system; remove grass clippings, debris, or dirt
from the engine air cooling fins and starter. Clean the system more
frequently in dirty or high-chaff conditions.
•
Lubricate the gear case.
•
For units with a Blade Brake Clutch
: Adjust the blade brake cable.
•
Service the wheels.
250 Hours
•
For Honda Engines: Replace the paper air filter. Replace it more
frequently in dusty operating conditions.
300 Hours
•
For Kawasaki Engines: Replace the paper air filter. Replace it
more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Storage
•
Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before storage.
1
Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours.
NOTE
: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
If you leave the wire on the spark plug,
someone could accidentally start the
engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Accidental starting of the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug
before you don any maintenance. Set the
wire aside so that it does not accidentally
contact the spark plug.
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