GRASS CATCHER
(If purchasedas an accessory)
•The grass catcher may be hosedwith water, but must be dry when used.
•Check your grass catcher often for dam- age or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. if catcher needs replac- ing, replace only with approved replace-
ment catcher shownin the Repair Parts section of this manual. Give the lawn mower model numberwhen ordering.
ENGINE
LUBRiCATiON
Use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
4
°F | 0 | 20 | 32 40 | 60 | 80 | 1()0 |
oc- 0 40 -1:o o i:o 2:o 3:o 4o
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Change the oil after every 25 hours of opera- tion 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
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
1.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
2.Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.
3.Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container.
Rock lawn mower back and forth to re- move any oil trapped inside of engine.
4.Wipe off any spilled oi! from lawn mower or side of engine.
5.Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, stopping every few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick.
6.Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a minute to allow oil to settle.
7.Continue adding small amounts of oil, rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL. DO NOT overfill, or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.
8.Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine.
9.Reconnect spark plug wire to plug.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever oc- curs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
1.Remove cover.
2.Carefully remove cartridge.
3.Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur-
face. If very dirty, replace cartridge. ,I_I,CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.
4. Install cartridge, then replace cover.
Cartridge Slot
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Back plate
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu- retor, replacement is required.
1.With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.
2.Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor.
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