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1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 11)
3. Remove the two knobs that secure the air cleaner
cover to the engine (Fig. 24).
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Figure 24
1. Knobs
2. Cover
4. Lift the cover off and clean it thoroughly.
5. Carefully remove the pre-cleaner. If the pre-cleaner is
dirty, carefully wash it in a solution of liquid soap and
warm water. Rinse the pre-cleaner in clear water and
allow it dry thoroughly before using.
6. Look at the paper cartridge. If it is dirty, clean it by
tapping it gently on a flat surface. If the paper
cartridge is very dirty, replace it.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil the pre-cleaner or paper
cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean the paper
cartridge.
7. Install the pre-cleaner over the paper cartridge.
8. Install the air cleaner cover and tighten it securely in
place with the two knobs.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the engine without the
air cleaner element; extreme engine wear and damage
may result.
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3. Foam pre-cleaner
4. Paper cartridge
Maintaining the Blade
A straight, sharp blade provides maximum cutting
performance. Regularly inspect and sharpen the blade.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
The blade is sharp.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Wear gloves or wrap the sharp edges of the
blade with a rag.
1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 11).
2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Refer to steps 3
and 4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 24.
3. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side (Fig. 25).
IMPORTANT: Move the blade as little as possible to
avoid future starting problems.
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1. Blade
2. Blade stiffener
Inspecting the Blade
Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear,
especially where the flat and the curved parts meet
(Fig. 26A). Because sand and abrasive material can wear
away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of
the blade, check the blade before using the lawn mower. If
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Figure 25
3. Blade bolt and lock
washer
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