CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1.Place a container underneath the mower on the right hand side.
2.Remove oil drain plug, and replace when oil stops draining. (See Figure 12)
Drain
Plug
Figure 12
3.Refill oil through the fill tube to the level indicated as “full” on the dipstick. (See Figure 13)
Full
Figure 13
CHANGING THE AIR FILTER
1.Pull cover to open and expose filter.
2.Remove and replace filter.
3.Close cover.
Latch
Air Filter
cover
Figure 14
CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER
1.Squeeze the clamps on either side of the fuel filter hose, and move them away from the filter approximately one inch.
2.Pull the hoses off the filter.
3.Remove old filter and insert new filter into hoses, and move clamps near filter.
Clamp
Fuel Filter
Clamp
Figure 15
SERVICE SPARK PLUG
WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to the unit without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire.
•Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to.030" at least once a season or every 50 hours of operation. See Figure 16. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each season. Refer to engine parts list for correct spark plug type.
NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing with a commercial solvent.
.030" Gap Gauge |
Spark Plug |
Figure 16
CHANGING A BLADE (See Figure 17 & 18)
WARNING: Mower blades are sharp. Wear gloves or wrap blades to protect yourself from the sharp edges.
1.Remove the deck cover.
2.Tip the mower back and block up the front of the deck.
3.Place one wrench on the hex head bolt under the blade. Use a second wrench to remove the locknut on top of the spindle pulley.
4.Remember the number of blade spacers both
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