TOCHANGEENGINEOIL
NOTE: Beforetippinglawnmowertodrain oil.drainfueltankbyrunningengineuntilfuel tankisempty
o Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug andplacewirewhereitcannotcomein contactwithsparkplug
°Removeengineoilcap;layasideonaclean surface
°Tiplawnmoweronitssideasshownand
drainoil into a suitable container Rock lawn
mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine
. Wipe off any spilled oi_on lawn mower and on side of engine
. Fill engine with oil Fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT overfill
•Replace engine oil cap
•Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug
AIR FILTER
Your engine will 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. Do not wash air filter:
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
•Loosen cover knob.
•Swing cover down and remove from hinge
•Pull paper filter out of air cleaner body.
oClean air cleaner cover and body. ° Install a new paper filter.
• Reinstall cover to aircleanerbody. Be sure hinge is assembled properly.
• Swing cover up and tighten cover knob, (Do not overtighten).
Air filter cover
Cover knob
Hinge
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage,
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: Forbest performance, keep mower housing free of
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 up. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove
o Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter 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
Paper filter
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