Service and Adjustments, Spark Plug Boot

GEAR CASE

•To keep your drive system working properly, the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build-up. Clean under the drive cover twice a season.

•The gear case is ﬁlled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case.

GEAR CASE WITH METAL HOUSING:

•If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No. 750369. Do not substitute.

GEAR CASE WITH PLASTIC HOUSING:

•If lubricant is required, use only ELF Multis EP00. Do not substitute.

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 or every season. Replace the air ﬁlter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs ﬁrst. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See the maintenance section of your engine manual.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded mufﬂer as it could create a ﬁre 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. Set spark plug gap according to engine

SPARK PLUG BOOT

On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your model has the boot, install on spark plug wire and reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

Spark plug

Boot

IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will not charge a discharged battery.

ALL UNITS:

At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during winter storage.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the engine connector (male) from the battery connector (female) to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season.

HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH

Engine	Harness
connector	connector
(male)	(female)

ENGINE

Read the maintenance section of your engine manual.

LUBRICATION

Change the oil after the ﬁrst two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Refer to engine manual.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (SEE ENGINE MANUAL)

•	Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.
•	Oil will drain more freely when warm.

manual speciﬁcations.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of grass build-up and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use.

•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.

TO PREPARE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY)

NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower.

UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH ONLY:

•Connect battery charger connector (male) to harness connector (female).

UNITS WITH DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY or TRIMPLATE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH:

•Disconnect engine connector (male) from battery connector (female).

•Connect battery charger connector (male) to battery connector (female).

Battery charger

Charger connector (male)

DECK-MOUNTED BATTERY

Engine

connector

(Male)

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• For engines without dipstick, remove

bottom oil drain plug.

• For engines with oil ﬁll cap/dipstick,

remove bottom drain plug or remove en-

gine oil cap and turn mower on its side.

• After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

• Reﬁll engine with oil. Pour slowly. Do

not overﬁll.

• Fill to top of slot inside of ﬁller hole or

to “FULL” line on dipstick on models so

equipped. Keep oil at proper level.

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.

GRASS CATCHER (IF SO EQUIPPED) Grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used.

CAUTION: Under normal usage, the

catcher material is subject to deterioration and wear and should therefore be checked to ensure compliance with original manufacturer speciﬁcations.

ALL UNITS:

•Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet.

•Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the ﬁrst time.

UNITS WITH HANDLE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH ONLY:

•After charging, disconnect harness connector (female) from battery charger connector (male).

Connect your battery charger to charge battery after each use.

IMPORTANT: The engine will not recharge your battery.

	Battery
	charger
	Battery
	charger
	connector
Battery connector (Female)	(Male)
Battery connector (Female)
TRIMPLATE-MOUNTED KEY SWITCH
Charger connector	Battery connector
(male)	(female)