Lawn-Boy SilverPro Series Operator's Manual - Air Filter
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Service Item
Service Operation
Each
Use
25
Hours
50
Hours
100
Hours
Fasteners
Check blade and engine mounting fasteners
frequently. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
ensure safe operation.
X
Blade Brake
Check stopping time before each use. Blade must
stop within 3 seconds of releasing bail; if not see
your Authorized Lawn-Boy Service Dealer for
repair.
X
Housing
Clean built-up grass clippings and dirt after each
use.
X
Air Filter
Remove and clean each mowing season or every
50 hours. Clean more frequently if operating
conditions are dusty.
X
Spark Plug
Clean, inspect, and gap. Replace if necessary.
X
Self-propel
Drive
Clean grass clippings and debris under belt cover
and drive belt.
X
Blade
Sharpen or replace; maintain more frequently if
edge is dulled quickly in rough or sandy conditions.
X
Lubrication
Grease rear height adjustor brackets
(self-propelled models).
X
Exhaust Port
Clean every 100 hours.
X
Fuel System
Check for leakage and/or deterioration of fuel hose.
Replace if necessary.
X
Cooling System
Clean grass clippings, debris or dirt that clog
engine air cooling fins and starter. Clean more
frequently under dirty or high chaff conditions.
X
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Accidental starting of engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Pull wire off spark plug before you do any maintenance. Also push wire aside so it does not
accidentally contact spark plug.
Air Filter
Clean the air filter once every season or every 50 hours;
clean it more frequently under dusty conditions.
Note: Do not operate the engine without the air filter
element; extreme engine damage will occur.
1. Snap the air filter cover latch open and swing it to the
side (Fig. 15).