1. Lawn and Brush Equipment
Chapter #20

2. Work Safely Remove spark plug wire before servicing Storing fuel
Oily rags
Hydrogen gas from batteries
Hydraulic pressure

3. Lawn Mowers Rotary and Reel Mowers Push-Type and Self-Propelled Mowers
Optional Features
Engine Starting
Minor Checks

4. General Maintenance Periodic cleaning Sharpen blade Hand file
Electric grinder
-- V-Belts

5. Storing a Power Mower Clean grass bag and hand it up
Clean mower of grass and mud
Remove gas – run engine dry
Drain oil and replace or put tag saying no oil
Put oil (Marvel’s) in cylinder
Leave spark plug lead disconnected
Throttle and choke closed
Lubricate as described by manufacturer
Coat blade with grease to prevent rusting???
Store in cool dry place

6. Removing a Mower from Storage
Replace grass bag
Fill crankcase with new oil
Remove plug and spin engine by hand
Clean and oil air filter
Clean oil filter or replace
Fill w/ fuel
Replace spark plug lead
Start engine and let idle till warmed up
Increase engine speed in normal manner
Make test run
If doesn’t start, review troubleshooting chart

7. Chain Saws Chain Saw Designs Safety Features Rules for Safe Operation
Avoid kickback

8. Chain Saw Maintenance Fuel and Carburetor Cylinder Fins
Air Cleaner (Filter)
Fuel Filter
Lubrication
Muffler
Guide Bar
Storage

9. String Trimmers and Brushcutters
Design Features
Handles and Cutters
Grass cutting
Brush cutting
Operator Safety
Starting and Safe Operation

10. Spring Trimmer and Brush cutter Maintenance
Spool Replacement
Carburetor Adjustment
Lubrication
Spark Plug
Air Filter
Muffler
Starter Rope/Spring Breakage

11. Edger/Trimmer Edger/Trimmer Features Safety Features and Adjustment
Rule for Safe Operation
Maintenance
Storage