Muffler, Cleaning, Clean Under Drive Cover

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.

•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 overfill.

•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 and turn counterclock- wise to tighten.

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, keep mower housing free of built-upgrass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use.

*q,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.

•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 accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil,etc.

•We de 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 dnve cover.

Collar

Clockwise

		to
Slot		Remove
Slot
		Turn
Air Filter	Tab	Counter-	to
	Air Filter	Clockwise	to
	Cover	Tighten	13