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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
e To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or
wall. Leave about
one inch of the straight
nail
exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head
of the nail If blade is balanced, it should remain in
a horizontal
position.
If either
end of the blade
moves downward, blade is not balanced. Sharpen
the heavy end until the blade is balanced.
@ Clean the inside of the cover and the collar with a
clean cloth to remove any dirt accumulation.
® Insert new filter into cover_
® Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the
tab with the slot.
e Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten.
Collar
ENGINE
ENGINE LUBRICATION
You must change the oil in the crankcase after the
first two (2) hours of operation and after each 25
hours of use thereafter, CHANGE
THE OIL MORE
FREQUENTLY
IF USED
IN SANDY
OR DUSTY
CONDITIONS
TO DRAIN OIL
e Disconnect
spark plug wire from spark plug and
place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug
e Drain the gas tank
e Remove the oil fill cap and dipstick. Turn and tip
the unit on its side with the carburetor up, and drain
oil into a suitable container.
e Refill crankcase
with oil. Refer to "ENGINE
OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS"
on previous page.
e Replace
oil fill cap and dipstick.
Tighten
cap
securely.
SPARK PLUG
Change
your spark plug each year to make your
engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap
at 030 inch.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be dam-
aged 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 (See Figure 12):
® Remove the air filter cover by turning counterclock-
wise to the stop and pull away from collar.
• Remove filter from inside of cover_
Clockwise
To Remove
Air Filter
FIGURE 12.
Tab
_,,j Turn Clockwise
To Tighten
Air Filter Cover
11
CLEANING
o
o
0
WARNING:
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG
WIRE FROM SPARK
PLUG AND PLACE
WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT COME IN CON-
TACT WITH THE SPARK PLUG,
Turn mower on its side with carburetor and air filter
up.
Clean the underside of your mower after each use
by scraping to remove build-up of grass clippings,
leaves, dirt or other matter. If this debris is allowed
to accumulate,
it will invite rust and corrosion,
and
may prevent proper mulching
Clean your mower and engine often to keep build-
up of grass or debris from accumulating
around
engine. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens
engine life.
NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose
to clean mower unless the electrical system, muffler,
air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in shortening engine life.
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