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DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or |
| Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner |
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service with engine and blade running. STOP engine |
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and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure |
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away from spark plug. Engine and components are |
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HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all |
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1. Drain the fuel tank completely. |
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| 1. | Loosen the fastener (A, Figure 14) that holds the | ||||||
2. | Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 13), then turn the |
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| mower on its side. Allow the oil to drain from the oil | 2. | cover (B). |
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| fill tube into an appropriate container. Dispose of |
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3. | used oil properly. |
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| 3. | and the filter (D). |
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Place the mower upright, then fill the engine with |
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Figure 13: Draining the engine oil |
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machine. DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor |
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or spark plug down. Oil from the crankcase will satu- |
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rate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to |
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start or not start at all. If contamination does occur, the |
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air filter will have to be replaced. |
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Figure 14: Air filter and pre-cleaner
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