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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE:
Before tipping
lawn mower to
drain oil, drain fuel tank by running
engine until fuel tank is empty.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
and place wire where it cannot come in
contact with spark plug.
• Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a
clean surface.
• Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and
drain oil into a suitable container.
Rock
lawn mower back and forth to 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 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.
*q,CAUTION:
Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.
• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air
filter and carburetor are 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 clogged engine runs
hotter and shortens engine life.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of
all gasoline, oil,etc.
• We de not recommend
using a garden
hose to clean lawn mower unless the
electrical system, muffler, 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 dnve cover.
Slot
Air Filter
Clockwise
to
Remove
Turn
Tab
Counter-
Air Filter
Clockwise to
Cover
Tighten
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