Havener 24SP with Horizontal Shaft Engine - Manual (Page 5)

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1. In order for your safety controls to function at the peak of efficiency, they must be inspected and adjusted
regularly. Initial inspection shall take place after the first two (2) hours. Belt tension is a very critical part of
your safety inspection, and should be checked frequently.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to assure safe mower operation.
3. Never store equipment with gas in the tank or in a building near a spark or flame. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
4. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
5. Have your mower service and inspected every year by your authorized dealer, and if you perform repairs
yourself, use only replacement parts.
IMPORTANT: If service or parts are required, be prepared to supply the service person with the model and
serial number of the mower and engine Include a complete description of the problem encountered.
ENGINE GENERAL
Follow the engine manual supplied with this mower for proper engine maintenance and service. The engine
on your is an item for which the manufacturer maintains a national service organization. FOR ENGINE
PARTS AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S DEALER.
Yourengine is designed for long lasting service when given proper care. For the proper care instructions,
READ YOUR ENGINE MANUAL！
SPECIAL SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
Check oil level before every mowing.
Change Oil every eight to ten hours of operation.
Use high quality engine oil.
Use unleaded gasoline.
Keep your engine clean. Dirt and grass accumulation can result in serious damage to the precision parts of
your engine.
ENGINE SERVICE
Refer to engine owner’s manual.
CAUTION: BE SURE TO HANDLE FUEL OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM SPARK OR FLAME.
LUBRICATION
To lubricate your , apply bearing grease through the fitting on the hub housing. .You may use an air pressure
or hand-held grease gun. To lubricate the wheels on your high quality grease may be packed inside the wheel
hubs.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Your is adjustable to a accommodated your cutting height requirements by lower and raising the front and
rear wheels.
BLADE SHARPENING-CAUTION
CAUTION: WHEN ADJUSTING, REPLACING OR MOVING THE MOWER BLADE, THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
CLEANING YOUR MOWER
Clean your mower after each use. Let the engine cool, and then wipe the grass and debris from mower and
engine.Check mower pan for grass and dirt build-up. Disconnect the spark plug and tip mower on its side
(muffler side up) to clean underneath deck. Check the blade and mounting hardware at frequent intervals for
wear and tightness. Replace worn parts with original equipment parts for safety.