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MAINTENANCE
Preparing for Maintenance
IMPORTANT: Before tipping the mower to change
the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run
dry through normal usage. If you must tip the mower
prior to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to
remove the fuel. Always tip the mower onto its side,
with the dipstick down.
WARNING: Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to
leak. Fuel is flammable and explosive and can cause
personal injury.
1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark
plug.
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark plug lead to the spark plug.
Air Filter Service
WARNING: Never start and run the engine with the
air filter removed.
NOTE: Do not use excessive pressurised air or
solvents to clean the filter. Pressurised air can
Fig. 29
5
2
1
6
4
3
damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter.
1. Remove the air filter cover (1) by unhooking the
two upper tabs (2) on top of the air filter cover and
the two lower tabs (3).
2. Remove the element (4). Carefully check the
element for holes or tears and replace if damaged.
3. Tap the element lightly several times on a hard
surface to remove excess dirt, or blow compressed
air 29 psi (200 kPa) through the filter from the
inside out (5). Never try to brush the dirt off;
brushing will force dirt into the fibres. Replace the
element if it is excessively dirty.
4. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air filter case (6)
and cover using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent
dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the
carburettor.
5. Install the element and the air filter cover.
(Refer to fig.29)
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