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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 war ranty, 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 Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, check blade for wear.
• Follow the Maintenance Sched ule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
Spray
lubricant
Rear door
hinge rod
Handle bracket mounting pins
Mulcher door
hinge rod
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lu bri cants will
attract dust and dirt that will short en the life
of the self-lu bri cat ing bearings. If you feel
they must be lu bri cated, use only a dry,
pow dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
MAINTENANCE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher
Check Tires
Clean Lawn Mower *
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade **
Lubrication
BEFORE
EACH
USE
AFTER
EACH
USE
EVERY
10
HOURS
EVERY
25 HOURS
OR SEASON
BEFORE
STORAGE
* Use a scraper to clean under deck ** Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
