CUSTOM ESPONS BL TmES
ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity g rade
according to your expected operating temperature,.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
°F .20_ 0° 30_ 32" 40° 60 _ 805 _00°

°c ._0o .2?° ._;o ;o _oo_..... 20o'.... 3o" _oo

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc°)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
wiii result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil,
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year ifthe lawn
mower is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each five (5) hours ofcontinuous use,, Tighten oil
plug securely each time you check the oil level,

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig, 10)

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel
tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.,
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
° Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on aclean surface°
° Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable
container, Rock iawn mower back and forth to remove
any oil trapped inside of engine.,
•Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of
engine,
° Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the
dipstick, DO NOT OVER FILLo
• Replace engine oil cap,
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark ptugo
CONTAINER
FIG, 10
13

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter,,
Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in
very dusty, dirty conditions° Do notwash air filter_
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig,, 11)
o Remove the air filter cover by turning counterclockwise
to the stop and pull away from collar
o Remove filter from inside of cover
° Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove
any dirt accumulation.
o Insert new filter into cover.
o Put air filter cover and filter into coilar aligning the tab
with the slot,.
o Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten,
COLLAR
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE
SLOT
TAB
AIR FILTER COVER
URN CLOCKWISE
TO TIGHTEN
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MUFFLER

inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a
fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each year to make your engine
start easier and run better_ Set spark plug gap at 030 inch

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP
MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND
TRASH.. CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING
AFTER EACH USE,
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug,
°Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and
carburetor are upo Clean the underside of your lawn
mower by scraping to remove build-up 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.
o We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean
lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air
filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out
Water in engine can result in shortened engine life