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Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
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The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory
and does not require lubrication.
General Recommendations
Follow the Engine Maintenance section for lubrication
schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.
•
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
Deck Care
•
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain
the lawn mower as instructed here.
Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent
build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below
for this job.
1
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Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn
mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
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Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine
warranty.
2
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Tip mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the side
with the air cleaner facing up. Hold mower firmly.
All adjustments should be checked at least once each
season.
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90º in
any direction and do not leave the mower tipped for
any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part
of the engine causing a starting problem.
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are
tight.
WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark
plug, and ground against engine before performing
any type of maintenance on your machine.
3.
4.
Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable
tool. Do not spray with water.
Lubrication
Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you
had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to
remove it now.
1
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Lubricate pivot points on the blade and drive controls
at least once a season with light oil. These controls must
operate freely in both directions. See Fig. 6-1.
Engine Care
2
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Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or
motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate
surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel
with light oil. See Fig. 6-1.
NOTE: Refer to the engine operation and maintenance sections
in this manual for detailed instructions.
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Maintain oil level.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions.
Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions.
3
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Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the side
discharge chute periodically with light oil to prevent rust.
See Fig. 6-1.
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Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season.
Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the area
around the top of the engine clean to permit proper air
circulation. Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris
from muffler area.
Figure 6-1
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD 26M |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | MTD, Lawn Mower |
| Product Type | Walk Behind Mower |
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| Publisher | mtdproducts.com |
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