Saber Edge LM-21SBS Operator's manual - Preparing For Maintenance
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Preparing for maintenance
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug before performing any maintenance proce-
dure.
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important: Before tipping the machine to change the
oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run dry
through normal usage. If you must tip the machine
prior to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to
remove the fuel. Always tip the machine onto its side
with the dipstick down.
Warning: Tipping the machine may cause
the fuel to leak. Gasoline is flammable, explo-
sive and can cause personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with
a hand pump, never siphon.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose,
or damaged parts, and clean or replace them if
necessary.
Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures;
2. Snap open the air-cleaner cover.
3. Replace the air-cleaner element.
4. Install the air-cleaner cover.
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Every 50 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)
- Refer to engine manual
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the
oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries
more contaminants.
1. Perform the pre maintenance procedures, refer to
preparing for maintenance.
2. Remove the dipstick.
3. Tip the mower onto its side (with the air filter
up) to drain the used oil out through the oil fill
tube.
4. After drain the used oil, return the machine to
the normal operating position.
5. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil
level reaches the FULL line on the dipstick. Do
not over fill.
6. Wipe off dipstick end with a clean cloth.
7. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube
8. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on
the dipstick. Once it has reached the full line,
9. Install the dipstick securely.
10. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
Note:
For best results use clean, fresh, unleaded
gasoline, with a minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI
(91RON). Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is
acceptable
For more information refer to engine manual.
Warning: If the oil level in the crank case is
too low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.