Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation.

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 clockwise to tighten.

Collar Clip

Tum counter--

to

remove

clockwise

Air filter cover to tighten

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create afire 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.

ACAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustmentsL

Release control bar and stop engine.

Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST cu'rrlNG HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in

the Operation section of this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear defi_or,attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator'smowing

position.

If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance, ke_ mower housing free of built--up grass and trash. Clean underside of mower housing after each use.

_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wit from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.

Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sL air filter and carburetor are up. 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 fr_ of all gasoline, oil, etc.

We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, 8 filter and carburetor arecovered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - adjust to heig that suits you,

Squeeze the bottom ends of lower

handle towards each other until the pir in handle can be inserted into one of

the three height adjustment holes.

Handle pin

Low

3-posttiol

adjustrnel bracket

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