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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with AP] service
classification
SG.
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE
VISCOSITY
GRADES
_F
-20°
0°
30 o
32 ° 40°
60 _
80°
100 °
°C-30_
-2'0°
-10 °
0°
10 °
20 °
40"
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
ANTICIPATED
BEFORE
NEXT
OIL CHANGE
NOTE:
Although multi-viscosity
oils (5W30, 10W30 etc:)
improve starting in cold weather, these multiwiscosity
oils
will result in increased
oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running !ow on oil. '
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the lawn
mower is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase
oil level before starting the engine
and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil
plug securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 19)
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
•
Remove engine oi! cap; lay aside on a clean surface.
•
Tip lawn mower on its side 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.
FiG. t 9
TURN
J \
CLOCKWISE
_
_":_'_._"_'_.'_.
_
TO REMOVE
SLOT
/
c.ocK ,
AIR FILTER COVER
TO TIGHTEN
FDG. 20
SPARK
PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make your engine
dipst!ck. DO NOT OVER FILL.
Replace engine oil cap.
Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
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 (See Fig. 20)
Remove the air filter cover by turning counterclockwise
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 clockwise to tighten.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a
fire hazard and/or damage.
Fill engine With OiL Fill 0nly to the "FULL" line On the
start easier and run better: Set spark p]ug gap at .030 inch.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
FOR BEST
PERFORMANCE,
KEEF
HOUSING FREE OF SUILT-UP
GRASS
AND TRASH
CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE
OF YOUR MOWER AFTEF
EACH USE.
!
CAUTION: Disconnect
spark plug wire
I
from spark plug and prancewire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
I
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 accumu!ating.
A
clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
•
We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clear"
lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, aft
filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.
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