Poulan 193733 manual Cleaning, Engine

DRIVE WHEELS		• Fill to top of slot inside of filler hole or
Check drive wheels each time before you		to “FULL” line on dipstick on models so
mow to be sure they move freely.		equipped. Keep oil at proper level.
The wheels not turning freely means trash,
grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel		AIR FILTER
area and must be cleaned to free drive		Your engine will not run properly and may
wheels.		be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
If necessary to clean the drive wheels,		Clean the element after every 25 hours
check both drive wheels.		of operation or every season. Replace
• If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not		the air filter every 100 hours of operation
	turn freely, contact your nearest autho-	or every season, whichever occurs first.
	rized service center.	Service air cleaner more often under dusty
GEAR CASE		conditions. See the maintenance section
		of your engine manual.
•	To keep your drive system working
	properly, the gear case and area around	MUFFLER
	the drive should be kept clean and free	Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
	of trash build-up. Clean under the drive	could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
	cover twice a season.
• The gear case is filled with lubricant to		SPARK PLUG
	the proper level at the factory. The only
		Replace spark plug at the beginning of
	time the lubricant needs attention is if
		each mowing season or after every 100
	service has been performed on the gear
		hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
	case.
		Set spark plug gap according to engine
GEAR CASE WITH METAL HOUSING:
		manual specifications.
• If lubricant is required, use only Texaco
	Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No.	CLEANING
	750369. Do not substitute.
		IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep
GEAR CASE WITH PLASTIC HOUSING:
		mower housing free of grass build-up and
• If lubricant is required, use only ELF
		trash. Clean the underside of your mower
	Multis EP00. Do not substitute.	after each use.
ENGINE		• Clean the underside of your lawn mower
		by scraping to remove buildup of grass
Read the maintenance section of your		and trash.
engine manual.		• Clean engine often to keep trash from
		accumulating. A clogged engine runs
LUBRICATION		hotter and shortens engine life.
Change the oil after the first two hours of		• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
		of all gasoline, oil, etc.
operation and every 25 hours thereafter or
		We do not recommend using a garden
at least once a year if the lawn mower is
		hose to clean your lawn mower unless the
not used for 25 hours in one year. Refer to
engine manual.		electrical system, muffler, air filter, and
		carburetor are covered to keep water out.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL		Water in engine can shorten engine life.
(SEE ENGINE MANUAL)		WATER WASHOUT FEATURE
•	Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.
		Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting
•	Oil will drain more freely when warm.
		that allows quick and easy cleaning of
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
		the underside of the housing. To use this
•	For engines without dipstick, remove
		feature, proceed as follows:
	bottom oil drain plug.

• For engines with oil fill cap/dipstick,	1. Move lawn mower to an area of cut
	grass or another hard surface.
remove bottom drain plug or remove en-
	NOTE: Water, grass and other debris will
gine oil cap and turn mower on its side.
	drain from beneath the mower housing
• After oil has drained completely, replace
	during the washout process.
oil drain plug and tighten securely.
	2. Remove grass catcher and discharge
• Refill engine with oil. Pour slowly. Do
	chute assembly from lawn mower.
not overfill.
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