MAINTENANCE
General Recommendations
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in this Maintenance section.
•At least once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assure proper
•Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
Before Each Use
1.Check engine oil level.
2.Check for loose fasteners.
Ignition System
The engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system. Only the spark plugs require maintenance.
For recommended spark plugs, see Technical Data.
1.Remove the ignition cable boot and clean around the spark plug.
2.Remove the spark plug with a spark plug socket wrench.
3.Check the spark plug. Replace the spark plug if fouled, the electrodes are burned and if the insulation is cracked or damaged. Clean the spark plug with a steel brush if it is to be reused.
4.Measure the electrode gap with a gapping tool. The gap should be .030" (0.75 mm). Adjust as necessary by bending the side electrode.
5.Reinsert the spark plug, turning by hand to avoid damaging the threads.
6.After the spark plug is seated, tighten it
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine.
Inadequately tightened spark plugs can cause overheating and damage the engine. Tightening the spark plugs too hard can damage the threads in the cylinder head.
Measure the electrode gap
