Yard Machines 580 Series - Manual (Page 12)

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• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight. • Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer
Responsibilities to get quality performance from
your lawn mower.
Lubrication
Always stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or
doing any kind of service work on the lawn
mower.
Figure 14
Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade
control handle at least once a season with light oil. The
blade control must operate freely in both directions.
See Figure 14.
Wheels: Lubricate the wheels at least once a season
with light oil (or motor oil). If the wheels are removed for
any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and
inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 14.
Chute Deflector: Lubricate the torsion springs and
pivot points on chute deflector using light oil. This will
insure the deflector, which is a safety device, can
always work properly. See Figure 14.
Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed
with you unit for lubrication instructions.
Maintenance
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and
keep the spark plug side of engine up. Never tip the
mower more than 90 degrees 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.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance instructions.
• Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
• Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding
usually indicate that the air cleaner should be
serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Customer Responsibilities
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
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Lubricate Wheels
Clean Deck
Blade Care
Change Oil
Clean Engine
Replace Air Filter
Check Spark Plug
Check Spark Arrester (if any)
Lubricate Blade Control
Check Oil
Lubricate
Torsion Spring
Lubricate