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• Remove engine oilcap; lay aside on a claan
surface.
• Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and
drain oil intoa suitable container. Rock lawn
mower back and forthto remove any oil
trapped inside of engine.
• 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.
• Replace engine oil cap.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
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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. Do not wash air filter.
TO CHANGE
AIR FILTER
• Remove the air filter by turning clock-
wise to the stop and pull away from
collar.
• Remove filter from inside of cover.
• Clean the inside of the cover and the
collar to remove any dirt accumulation.
• Insert new filter into cover.
• Put air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the slot.
• Push in on cover and turn counterclock-
wise to tighten,
Collar
MUFFLER
Inspect end replaca conoded mulfler 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.
• "rum lawn mower on its side, Make sure air
filter and carburetorare up. Clean the
underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove build-up of grass and trash.
• Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A dogged engine runs hotter
and shortens engine life.
• Keep finishedsurfaces and wheels free of
all gasoline, oil,etc.
• We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean lawn mower unless the
electricalsystem, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can resultin shortened
engine life.
CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
Clean under ddve cover at least twiea a
season. Sorape underside of cover with putty
knife or similartcol to remove any build-upof
trash or grass on underside of drive cover.
Slot
Air Filter
Tab
"rum
to
Remove
"rum
Counter-
Air Filter
Clockwise
to
Cover
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