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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.
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• 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
OVER FILL.
• 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 arid turn counterclock-
wise to tighten.
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Collar
clockwise
Clip
remove
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, kiip
mower housing free of built-grass and trash.
Clean the underside of your mower after each
use.
ACAUTION:
Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with the spark plug.
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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 wheals free of
all gasoline, oil,etc.
• We do 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 drive cover.
Slot
Air filter
Turn
Tab
clockwise
Air filter cover
to tighten
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