WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive, and under certain conditions, can cause personal injury or property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or by removing the gasoline with a hand pump; never siphon.
3.Tip the lawn mower onto its right side.
4.Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
5.Turn the lawn mower upright.
6.Fill the fuel tank.
7.Connect the wire to the spark plug.
5.4Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug
Service Interval: Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean it after each use.
Always be sure that the discharge tunnel door closes securely when you release the handle. If the debris prevents the discharge door form closing securely, clean the inside of the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Thrown objects can cause serious injury or kill the operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Never start or operate the lawn mower unless one of the following is true:
-The discharge tunnel plug is locked securely in the discharge tunnel.
-The grass bag is locked in place.
-The optional side discharge chute is locked in place.
-The discharge tunnel door is locked in place.
5.5Servicing the Air Filter For Kawasaki Units:
Service Interval: Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 operating hours.
Replace the paper air filter once every season or every 300 operating hours. (more frequently in dusty conditions)
NOTE: Do not operate the engine without the air filter assembly; extreme engine damage will occur.
1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig 12 & 14).
3.Remove the screw that secures the air cleaner cover (Fig 21.)
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