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Section 5: Maintenance
CLEANING UNDERSIDE OF
MOWER DECK
Frequently check, and clean if necessary,
the underside of the mower deck. Grass
build-up in this area can affect the cut-
ting performance. Before inspecting or
cleaning, make sure that the engine is
shut off and the spark plug wire is
disconnected from the spark plug.
Inspection/Cleaning of Mower Deck:
1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to
stop moving, and disconnect spark
plug wire.
2. Tip mower on rear wheels by follow-
ing instructions "Tipping Mower For
Service" in this Section.
3. Use a plastic or metal scraper to
remove grass build-up from deck or
blades. If needed, spray with a garden
hose.
LUBRICATION
Oil and grease the mower according to
the recommendations listed in the
Lubrication Chart on the next page.
• Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop
moving, and disconnect spark plug
wire before performing any lubrication
procedures.
• The transmission has been factory
sealed and requires no lubrication. If a
leak should develop, contact the factory
or your local authorized dealer for
service information.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
• Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop
moving, and disconnect spark plug
wire before performing any storage
procedures. Review the storage safety
rules in the Safety Section of this
Manual.
• If engine will be unused for 30 days or
more, prepare it for storage by following
the recommended procedures found in
the Engine Owner's Manual.
• Inspect all parts for damage, breakage,
and wear. Tighten or replace fasteners.
Contact the factory or your local
authorized dealer for factory-approved
replacement parts.
• Clean the exterior of the mower thor-
oughly and touch up all chipped or
scratched surfaces to prevent rust from
forming.
Mower blades are sharp.
When working near blades, wear heavy
leather gloves or wrap blades in thick
rags to protect yourself from the sharp
edges.
WARNING
Never store machine with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark, or
where ignition sources are present
such as hot water and space heaters,
furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, elec-
tric motors, etc.
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark
plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
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