3.Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.
4.immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line.
Clamp,Clamp
Fuel
Filter
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs
first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFIC-
ATIONS" section of this manual.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
•I.WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments:
1. Release control bar and stop engine.
2.Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
3.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
keep lawn mower housing free of built- grass and trash. Clean the underside of your lawn mower after each use. ,ACAUTION" Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
•Clean the underside of your mower by scraping to remove
•Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of al! gasoline, oil, etc.
•We do 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 short- ened 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
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT
. Remove drive cover.
2.Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on arm and rolling belt off pulley.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator's mowing position. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
DISCHARGE GUARD
The discharge guard, attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower, is provided to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the discharge opening into the operator mowing position. If the discharge guard becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
Drive cover
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3.Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down.
4.Remove blade, engine pulley and debris shield.
5.Remove engine pulley and belt from debris shield.
TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT
1.Place new drive belt in engine pulley and belt retainer of debris shield.
2.Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing.
3.Reinstall debris shield.
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