4.Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
5.Turn the lawn mower upright.
6.Fill the fuel tank.
7.Connect the wire to the spark plug.
5.4Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel Service Interval: After each use.
Always be sure that the discharge tunnel door closes securely when you remove the bag. If the debris prevents the discharge door form closing securely, clean the inside of the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Thrown objects can cause serious injury or kill the operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Never start or operate the lawn mower unless the grass bag is locked in place.
5.5Servicing the Air Filter
Service Interval: Clean the foam
Replace the paper air filter once every season or every 300 operating hours. (more frequently in dusty conditions)
NOTE: Do not operate the engine without the air filter assembly; extreme engine damage will occur.
1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 8).
3.Remove the screw that secures the air cleaner cover (Fig 16.)
Paper Air Filter
Screw
G0215 | Cover | |
FIGURE 16 | ||
|
4.Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly (Fig. 16).
5.Remove the paper air filter and discard it as required (Fig. 16).
- 20 -