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Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 10 hours
Before each use or daily
Before storage
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do
any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
WARNING
An engine can become hot while it operates. Severe burns can occur from contacting hot
surfaces.
Allow the engine, especially the muffler, to cool before touching it.
WARNING
Debris, such as leaves, grass, or brush can catch fire. A fire in the engine area can cause
personal injury and property damage.
• Keep the engine and muffler area free of debris accumulation.
• Take care when opening the bagger cover to keep debris from falling onto the engine and
muffler area.
• Allow the machine to cool before storing it.
Inspecting the Bagger
Attachment
Service Interval: After the first 10 hours
Before storage
Inspect the bagger attachment after the first 10 hours
of operation, and monthly thereafter.
1.
Check the chute, discharge tube, and the bagger
top. Replace these parts if they are cracked or
broken.
2.
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
3.
Inspect all fasteners and latches; replace any
missing or damaged.
4.
Inspect the grass bags for deterioration.
Maintenance Procedure
• Inspect the bagger.
• Clean the bagger.
• Inspect the bagger.
• Clean the bagger.
WARNING
You or bystanders could be severely
injured by flying debris or thrown objects
that may pass through torn, worn, or
deteriorated grass bags.
• Check the grass bags for holes, rips,
wear, and other deterioration.
• Do not wash the grass bags.
• If the bag has deteriorated, install
new grass bags supplied by
the manufacturer of this bagger
attachment.
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