.'£O CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE" Before tipping lawn mower to :lrain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface°
,Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to
remove any oil trapped inside of engine. o Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower
and on side of engine.
•Fitl engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILLo
o Replace engine oil cap.
,Reconnect spark plug wire to Spark plug.
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AIR FILTER
Your engine wilt not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
o Remove the air filter by turning clockwise to the stop and pull away from collar°
,, Remove filter from inside of cover..
o Clean the inside of the cover and the col-
lar to remove any dirt accumulation. o Insert new filter into cover.
° Put air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the slot.
- Push in on cover and turn counter clock-
wise to tighten.
CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean car- tddge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge° Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge°
o Install cartridge, then replace cover mak- ing sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate. Fasten screw securely.
Collar |
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MUFFLER |
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SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better Set spark plug gap at .030 inch
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of builtmup grass and trash. Clean underside of mower housing after each use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug o Turn lawn mower on its side_ Make sure
air filter and carburetor are upo Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scrap- ing to remove
o Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating_ A clogged engine runs hot- ter and shortens engine life.
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
o 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 shortened 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
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