Sterling Plumbing Harrier 48 - Manual (Page 20)

To prevent accidents stop the engine disconnect the spark plug
lead before attempting to carry out maintenance procedures on
the mower.
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More
frequent service will be required if working for prolonged periods
under dusty, dry conditions, or when airborne debris is present or after
extensive operation cutting tall, dry grass.
After the very first five hours change the engine oil.
Check the oil level
Remove grass debris from around the engine, exhaust/exhaust guard, air
ways in the top cowl and underside of the deck housing.
Remove grass debris from the grassbag and check for signs of damage.
Check the condition of guards and safety devices and cutterblades.
Change the engine oil if continuously operating under heavy load or
high ambient temperature.
Service the air cleaner.
Lubricate wheels, pivot points and linkages and grease the inner con-
trol cables at point of entry and exit from their outer casing.
Check the clutch cable adjustment.
Sharpen the cutterblade.
Change the engine oil.
Clean the engine cooling system. Clean more often under dusty condi-
tions or when airborne debris is present or after prolonged operation
whilst cutting tall, dry grass.
Replace the spark plug.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
25Hrs or Every Season
Daily
First 5Hrs
50Hrs or Every Season
100Hrs or Every Season
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