TO CHANGEENGINEOIL

1Disconnectspark plugwire fromspark plugandplacewirewhereit cannot

comein contactwith plug.

2.Besure lawnmoweris on levelsur- face°

NOTE: Oilwill drainmorefreely when warm. Catchoil in a suitablecontainer.

3.Removebottomoil drainplug.

4o Afteroil hasdrainedcompletely,

replaceoil drainplugandtightense- curely.

5. Fill enginewith oilo(See"ADDOIL"in theOperationsectionof this manual).

6o Reconnectsparkplugwire to spark plugo

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.

3o Take air cleaner apart and clean air filter element.

4.Wash filter element in liquid detergent and water.

5.Wrap filter 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

Lip Element Cup

ASSEMBLE

SO LIP

 

EXTENDS

OVER

 

EDGE OF

 

 

AIR CLEANER

 

BODY

 

 

LIP WILLFORM

)

PROTECTIVE

 

SEAL WHEN

 

COVERIS

ASSEMBLED

 

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

firsL 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 built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use.

,&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 build-up of grass and trash.

°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,

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 short* ened engine life..

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38819, 917.388191 specifications

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