Tecumseh 105 - Manual (Page 10)

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5
Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
Always stop engine,
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
against engine before
cleaning, lubricating
or doing any kind of
maintenance on your
machine.
WARNING: Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of
maintenance on your machine.
Lubrication
1. Lubricate 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 3.
2. 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 axle bolt and inner
surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 3.
3. Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the
chute deflector periodically with light oil to prevent
rust. See Figure 3.
4. Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrica-
tion schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.
Cleaning Mower
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. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn
mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
2. Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep
the side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold the
mower firmly.
WARNING: Never tip the mower more
than 90 degrees in any directions 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.
3. Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a
suitable tool. Do not spray with water.
4. 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.
General Recommendations
1. Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
2. 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.
3. Changing of engine-governed speed will void
engine warranty.
4. All adjustments should be checked at least once
each season. See the engine owner’s manual
included with this lawn mower.
5. Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these
are tight.
We do not recommend
the use of pressure
washers or garden
hose to clean your
unit. These may cause
damage to electric
components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings, or
the engine. The use
of water will result in
shortened life and
reduce serviceability.
Figure 3
Lubricate these Points