Husqvarna LC221A Operation Manual - Page 20

General recommendations, General inspection, General lubrication, Cleaning - lc 221a oil type

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MAINTENANCE 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 warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Maintenance section of this manual. • At least once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual. General inspection • Check that nuts and screws are tight. General lubrication CAUTION! Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the selflubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. Cleaning WARNING! Always disconnect the spark ! plug before performing maintenance or service. • Brush leaves, grass and the like off of the lawn mower. • Keep finished surfaces / wheels free of gasoline, oil, etc. • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Do not use a high pressure washer to clean the machine. • Never flush water directly on the engine. • Clean the air intake on the starter. Check the starter and starter cord. • When cleaning under the cutting cover, empty the fuel tank and put the machine on its side with the muffler down. CAUTION! With the exception of the water washout port (if equipped), we do not recommend using a garden hose to clean the outside of your lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life. Keep unit well lubricated. 2 1 Drive wheels Check wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely. Clean the wheels if not rotating freely. 1 Remove the bolt. 2 Remove wheels from wheel adjusters. 3 Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth. 4 Replace the wheels. If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact a authorized service workshop. 3 Grass catcher • Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and the catcher will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose the grass catcher off with water and let dry before using. • Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace if necessary. 1 Engine oil See "Engine" in section Maintenance 2 Rear door hinge 3 Handle bar mounting bolts Spray lubricant 20 - English

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MAINTENANCE
20 – English
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 warranty,
operator must maintain mower as instructed in this
manual. Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit. At least once a
season, check to see if you should make any of the
adjustments described in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
At least once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or
replace air filter element and check blade for wear. A
new spark plug and clean/new air filter element
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine
run better and last longer.
Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
General inspection
Check that nuts and screws are tight.
General lubrication
Keep unit well lubricated.
Cleaning
Brush leaves, grass and the like off of the lawn mower.
Keep finished surfaces / wheels free of gasoline, oil, etc.
Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of
grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow
and extend engine life.
Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove build-up of grass and trash.
Do not use a high pressure washer to clean the machine.
Never flush water directly on the engine.
Clean the air intake on the starter. Check the starter
and starter cord.
When cleaning under the cutting cover, empty the fuel tank
and put the machine on its side with the muffler down.
Drive wheels
Check wheels each time before you mow to be sure they
move freely. Clean the wheels if not rotating freely.
1
Remove the bolt.
2
Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.
3
Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the
dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth.
4
Replace the wheels.
If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely,
contact a authorized service workshop.
Grass catcher
Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with
dirt and dust with use and the
catcher will collect less
grass. To prevent this, regularly hose the grass
catcher off with water and let dry before using.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration. Replace if necessary.
CAUTION! Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will
shorten the life of the selflubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
1
Engine oil
See ”Engine” in
section Maintenance
2
Rear door hinge
Spray lubricant
3
Handle bar mounting
bolts
1
2
3
!
WARNING! Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or
service.
CAUTION! With the exception of the water washout port
(if equipped), we do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean the outside of your lawn mower unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are
covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in
shortened engine life.