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11.6
Maintenance schedule
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD
(4)
Before
Each
Use
First
Month
or
5 Hrs
Every 3
Months
or
25 Hrs
Every 6
Months
or
50 Hrs
Every
Year
or
100
Hrs
Every
Two
Years
or 250
Hrs
Perform at every indicated
month or operating hour
interval, whichever comes
first.
Engine oil
Check
X
Replace
X
x (1)
Air cleaner
Check
X
clean(2)
clean(2)
Replace
X
Spark plug
Check/adjust
X
Replace
X
Flywheel
brake pad (A
types)
Check
X
Fuel tank and
filter
Clean
X (3)
Fuel tube
Check
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (3)
Valve
clearance
Check-adjust
X (3)
Combustion
chamber
Clean
After every 200 hours (3)
(1) Service more frequently when used in a dusty areas.
(2) Change oil every 25 hours when used with heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
(3) These items should be serviced by a technician.
(4) For commercial use, record hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
12 CLEANING
CAUTION: Do not hose the engine. Water can damage engine or
contaminate the fuel system.
Wipe deck with dry cloth.
Hose under deck by tilting the mower so that the spark plug is up.
Do not tilt mower more then 30° towards the rear. If you want to tilt it more,
first drain fuel tank completely (see 11.3).
12.1
Cleaning the air filter
Remove the air filter cover, and take out the filter element. To avoid objects from falling into
the air chamber, attach the air filter cover again. Wash the filter element with warm soapy
water, rinse it carefully, and let it dry in the open air.
Warning! Never run the engine without the air filter element in place.
The following items are deemed as critical for safety:
Cutting blade and cutting blade holder.
