Pedestrian Lawnmower Service Procedure
- Run the machine and check all functions.
- Drain the engine oil.
- Remove, balance and sharpen the blades.
- Remove air cleaner element and blank inlet.
- Degrease and pressure clean the machine and cutter deck.
- Remove the engine blower housing. Check and clean the cooling fins.
- Check and set armature air gap and check fuel pipe condition.
- Strip and clean the carburettor and check that the fuel tank is clean, if necessary; drain and air dry the tank.
- Check engine mounting bolts and security of attachments.
- Check and adjust drive belt (self propelled lawnmowers).
- Check drive chain and sprockets (if fitted) and lubricate.
- Check the blade mount boss for damage.
- Rebuild engine components.
- Refit blade.
- Check clean and lubricate the wheel bearings and axle shafts.
- Check and lubricate the height adjuster mechanism.
- Clean the reductions gears ( self propelled machines).
- Check all control cables for damage and lubricate.
- Clean or renew the air filter element and/or pre cleaner if fitted.
- Fit new spark plug.
- Fill to the correct level of new engine oil.
- Run the machine. Check and set Idle no load and Top Speed no load R.P.M.