Changethe oil after every25 hoursof op- erationor at leastonce a year if the mower
is not usedfor 25 hours in one year. Checkthe crankcaseoil level before
starting theengineand after eachfive (5) hoursof continuoususe. Tightenoil plug securelyeach timeyou checkthe oil level.
TO CHANGEENGINEOIL
NOTE: Beforetipping lawnmowerto drain oil, emptyfuel tank by runningengineuntil fuel tank isempty.
1.Disconnectspark plugwire fromspark plug and placewire where it cannot come in contactwith plug.
2.Removeengineoil cap;lay asideon a cleansurface.
3.Tip lawn moweron its side as shown and drainoil into a suitable container. Rocklawnmowerback and forth to re- move any oil trappedinsideof engine.
4.Wash element in liquid detergent and water.
5.Wrap element in cloth and squeeze dry.
6.Lightly coat filter element with clean engine oil. Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil. Do not saturate.
7.Reassemble parts and put back on carburetor.
Screw ASSEMBLE ONE OF THESE LOW POINTS
\_ TOWARDS NARROW EDGE OF ELEMENT
Lip Element Cup Bod_
ASSEMBLE SO LIP
EXTENDS OVER
EDGE OF
AIR CLEANER
BODY
LIP WILLFORM
PROTECTIVE
SEAL WHEN
COVERISASSEMBLED
MUFFLER
Container
4.Wipe off any spilled oil 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 muf- fler 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. Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER ELEMENT
1.Remove screw.
2.Remove air cleaner carefully to prevent dirt from entering carburetor.
3.Take air cleaner apart and clean element. 13
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, keep mower housing free of
_,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
•Clean the underside of your lawn 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 all 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.
