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end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade "fs balanced.

GRASS CATCHER

•The grass catcher may be hosed with

water, but must be dry when used.

. ° Check your grass catcher often for

damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher

needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model

number when ordering.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-BJ,

Select the oil'sBAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

4, Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine.

5, Fill engine with oil. (See "Add Oil" in the Operacion section of this manual.)

6, 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 100 hours of

operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more

often under dusty conditions.

TO CLEAN AIR FILTER

1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.

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NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

2.Carefully remove cartridge.

3.Clean by gently tapping on a flat

surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge.

_CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.

4.Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate. Fasten screw securely.

Sack plate

operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in

one year,

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use, Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.

1, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

2, Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.

3.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 engine.

Slots

Cover

tabs

Cover

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam-

age.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, which ever occurs

first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

11 section of this manual.