AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation, more often if lawn mower is used in very dusty, dirty conditions.
See the maintenance section of your engine manual.
SPARK PLUG
Change the spark plug once a year to make the engine run better and easier to start. Set spark plug gap according to engine manual specifications.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of grass
•Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove buildup 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 free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter, and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can shorten engine life.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments-
•Release operator presence control bar.
•Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
LAWN MOWER
REAR DEFLECTOR (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
ENGINE
CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset at the fac- tory and adjustment should not be neces- sary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
•The air filter must be assembled to the carburetor when running engine.
•Best carburetor adjustment is obtained when fuel tank is 1/4 full.
•In order for the engine to run, the opera- tor presence control bar must be held in the operating position. Therefore, and assistant will be required to hold
the control bar in the operating position when making final adjustment to the carburetor.
See the adjustment section of your engine manual for further instructions.
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed as it may result in personal injury. If you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized engine service center for repair and adjustment.
THROTTLE CONTROL
If it becomes necessary to adjust or replace the throttle control, see the adjust- ment section of your engine manual.
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