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CUSTO
RESPONSBB LmT E$
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF or SG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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-209
0_
30''
32= 40"
60 _
80 _
100 °
°c -_o'
.2'o
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.Io o
o_
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20 °
30=
40 °
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE:
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etco
improve starting in cold weather', these multi-viscosity oils
wilt result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your •engine oil level 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 used 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. 12)
NOTE:
Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel
tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
o
Disconnect spark pfug 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.
o
Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of
engine_
.
Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the
dipstick,
DO NOT overfill
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Replace engine oil cap,,
Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
3ONTAINER
FIG. 12
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in
very dusty, dirty conditions.
TO CLEAN AtR FILTER (See Fig. 13)
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Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.
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Carefully remove cartridge_
°
Clean by gently tapping on a fiat surface. If very dirty,
replace cartridge or clean as follows: Wash in a low or
non-sudsing detergent and warm water solution. Rinse
thoroughly
with flowing water from mesh side until
water runs clear. Let cartridge air drythoroughly before
using°
CAUTION:
Petroleum
solvents i' such
as kerosene, "are not to be used to
clean cartridge. They may cause dete-
rioration of the cartridge.
Do not oil
cartridge.
Do not use pressurized
air
tO c!ea n or dry cartridge.
BAcK
LiP
PLATE
SLOTS
COVER
TABS
CARTRIDGE
COVER
FIG. 13
MUFFLER
inspect and replace 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 THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER
AFTER EACH USE,
CAUTION:
Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where
it cannot come in contact with the spark
plug,
, .....................................
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Turn lawn mower on its side° Make sure air filter and
carburetor are Upo 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.
A
clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
°
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil,etc°
•
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean
lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffter, air
filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water' in engine can result in shortened engine life_
CLEAN
UNDER
DRIVE
COVER
Clean under drive cover' at least twice a season,
Scrape
underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove
any build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover,
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