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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only htgh quality d_,tergent 0if rated with APt service
classification SF or SG,; Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature,
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TEt'_]FERATURE RANGE AHllCIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE:
Allhough
multi-viscosity
otis (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve start ng n cold weather,.these
mu Ii-viscos ty o s
will 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 ofl 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
oll level before starting the engine
and after each five (5) hours of conllnuous use. Tighten oil
plug securely each time you check the oiI level
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig, 10)
NOTE:
Before tipping lawn mower to drain o_l, 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 wilh spark plug.
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Remove engfne ol! Cap; }ay astde on a clean surface.
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Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable
container,
Rock Fawn mower back and forth io remove
any otl trapped inside of engine.
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W_pe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of
engine•
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Fttt engine Wilh oil.
F_Honly to the "FULL" line on the
dipstick.
DO NOT OVER FILL
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Reptace engine oil cap.
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Reconnect spark plug wire to spark ptug.
AIR FILTER
Your engine wilt not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter,
Replace the a!r filter every year, more often If you mow in
ve_ dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter•
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig 11)
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Remove the air filtercover
byturnlng counterclockwise
to the Stop and pull away from collar.
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Remove filter from inside of cover..
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Clean the Inside of the cover and the collar to remove
any dirt accumulat)on
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Insert new filter into cover.
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Put air filter cover and fliter into cotiar aligning the tab
wiih the slot
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Push in on cover and turn clockwise
to lighten.
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CONTAINER ._
FIG, 10
COLLAR
SLOT
COUNTER'
CLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE
FIG. 11
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 _iour engine
sla rt easier and run,bettel:, 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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' CAUTION_
D'_onne_t
sparll(pfug
wire
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AI_
' from spark plug and place wire where it
cbr_n0t come In contact with the =park
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Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filler and
. carburetor are up: Clean the underside ot your lawn
mower by scraping
to remove build-up of grass and
trash,
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Clean enginb of!en to keep trash from accumulaling.
A
€loggeo engine runs hotter and shortens engine itfs,
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Keep Iini_hed surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil_ ate,
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we DO NOT i'ecommend using a garden hose to clean
lawn mower un!ess the electr|cal system, mufiier, air
filter and carburetor are covered to keep water
out
Water in engfne can result In shortened engine life.
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