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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with AP{ service
classification SForSG.
Selectthe oil's SAEviscositygrade
according to your expected operating temperature
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TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE NEXTOIL
CHANGE
NOTE:
Although multi-viscosity
oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your engine oil levef more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the lawn
mower is not 'bsed for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten Oil
plug securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 11)
NOTE:
Before tipping lawn mower to drain oi/, drain" fuel
tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
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Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
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Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.
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Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable
container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove
any oil trapped inside of engine.
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Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of
engine.
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Fill engine with oil.
Fill only to the "FULL" line on the
dipstick.
DO NOT OVER FILL.
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Replace engine oil cap.
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Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
CONTAINER
FIG. 11
AIR FILTER
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Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air fitter every year, more often if you mow in
very dusty, dirty conditions.
Do not wash air filter.
]'Q CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 12)
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Removetheairfi]tercover
bytumingcounterclockwise
to the stop and pull away from coltar.
Remove filter from inside of cover.
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Clean the inside of the cover and the collarto remove
any dirt accumulation.
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insert new fifter into cover.
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Put air fitter cover and fitter into collar aligning the tab
with the slot.
Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten.
COLLAR
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URN
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COUNTER-
/TAB/
AIR FILTER
AIR FILTER COVER
TO TIGHTEN
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FIG. 12
MUFFLER
Inspect and reptace corroded muffler as it could create a
fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK
PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make your engine
start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at.030 inch.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
FOR BEST
PERFORMANCE,
KEEP
MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND
TRASH•
CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING
AFTER EACH USE,
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Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and
carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn
mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and
trash. "
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Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating.
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clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
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Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
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We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean
lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air
filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.
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