Engine, Grass Catcher, AIR Filter, Remove screw

GRASS CATCHER

(if purchased as an accessory)

•The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used.

•Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a

manufacturer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model

number when ordering.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ.

Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

6O8O

EFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity 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 low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation 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

1.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

2.Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.

NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when warm. Catch oil in a suitable container.

3.Remove bottom oil drain plug.

4.After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

5.Fill engine with oil. (See "ADD OIL" in the Operation section of this manual).

6.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

_	Drain plug

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or

every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

TO CLEAN AIR FILTER ELEMENT

1.Remove screw.

2.Remove air cleaner carefully to prevent dirt from entering carburetor.

3.Take air cleaner apart and clean air filter element.

4.Wash filter element in liquid detergent and water.

5.Wrap filter element in cloth and squeeze dry.

6.Lightly coat filter element with clean

engine oil. Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil. Do not saturate.

7.Reassemble parts and put back on carburetor.

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