REPLACE OIL FILTER

Replace oil filter every 50 hours of use or annually.

1.Clean dirt and debris from oil filter and surrounding area.

2.Place mower in the Service Position. See SERVICE POSITION on page 20.

3.Place a suitable container below engine oil fill tube and remove cap to allow oil to drain from tube.

4.Turn oil filter counterclockwise to remove. See Figure 23.

5.Apply a thin coat of oil onto seal of new filter.

6.Install new filter and hand tighten securely.

7.Tip mower back down onto its wheels.

8.Add engine oil. Refer to Engine Manual for instructions and proper oil type.

9.Install oil fill cap.

10.Remove plastic from fuel cap and connect spark plug wire to spark plug.

Oil Fill Tube with Cap/Dipstick

CHECK MUFFLER

Check muffler for debris, cracks, wear, or other damage every 50 hours of operation.

CAUTION: Replace worn-out mufflers immediately. Continued use could result in fire or explosion.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Spark plug should be replaced every 100 hours of operation or annually. See engine manual for specific information.

NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can cause sparking. Replace terminal if damaged.

Oil

 

Filter

Figure 23

 

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