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If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so
that it does not accidently contact the spark plug.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Before you use the lawn mower, make sure that the oil
level is between the Add and the Full marks as shown on
the dipstick (Fig. 7). If the oil level is below the Add
mark, and oil. Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil on
page 8.
Checking the Blade Brake
Clutch
Refer to Checking the Blade Brake Clutch on page 11.
Cleaning the Underside of the
Lawn Mower Housing
To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the
lawn mower housing clean. Be especially careful to keep
the kickers free of debris (Fig. 22).
Figure 22
1. Kickers
Washing Method
1. Position the lawn mower on a flat concrete or asphalt
surface near a garden hose.
2. Start the engine.
3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and
direct the water to flow on the ground just in front of
the right rear tire (Fig. 23).
Caution
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Figure 23
1. Rear right wheel
Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out
clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see
clippings being washed out from under the housing.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Turn off the garden hose.
6. Start the lawn mower and let it run for a few minutes
to dry out the moisture on the lawn mower and its
components.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under the lawn
mower, scrape it clean.
1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 11).
2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to Emptying
the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter on page 21.
Warning
Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to
leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive,
and, under certain conditions, can cause personal
injury or property damage.
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or by
removing the gasoline with a hand pump; never
siphon.
3. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side (Fig. 22).
4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
5. Turn the lawn mower upright.
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