MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE:
Change the oil after every 25 hours of 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 fi ve (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 12)
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
1.Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.
2.Carefully remove cartridge.
3.Clean by gently tapping on a fl at 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.
LIP | BACK |
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CARTRIDGE |
| COVER |
COVER | TABS |
1. | Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place |
| wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. |
2. | Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. |
MUFFLER
FIG. 13
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 of engine. |
4. | Wipe off any spilled oil from mower or side of engine. |
CONTAINER
FIG. 12
5.Slowly pour oil down the oil fi ll 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 overfi ll, or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.
8.Alwaysbesuretoretightendipstickbeforestartingengine.
9.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13)
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. Replace the air fi lter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs fi rst. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it could create a fi re 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 fi nished surfaces/wheels free of gasoline, oil, etc.
•We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffl er, air fi lter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.
CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
Clean under drive cover at least twice a season. Scrape un- derside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any
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