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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality
detergent
oil rated with
API service
classification
SG-SL.
Select the
oil's SAE viscosity
grade
according
to your
expected
operating
temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
F
-20
0
30
32
40
60
80
100
c J0
-27
-1;
;
17
_0
_0
4;
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE
NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE:
Although
multi-viscosity
oils
(5W30,
10W30
etc.) improve
starting
in
cold weather,
these
multi-viscosity
oils will
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 every 25 hours
of op-
eration
orat least once
a year if the 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
of continuous
use. Tighten
oil plug
securely
each time you check
the oil level.
TO CHANGE
ENGINE
OIL
NOTE:
Before
tipping
lawn
mower
to drain
oil, empty
fuel tank by running
engine
until
fuel tank is empty.
1.
Disconnect
spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where
it cannot
come
in contact
with plug.
2.
Remove
engine
oil cap; lay aside on a
clean
surface.
3.
Tip lawn mower
on its side as shown
and drain oil into a suitable
container.
Rock
lawn mower
back and forth to re-
move
any oil trapped
inside
of engine.
4.
Wipe off any spilled
oil from lawn
mower
or side of engine.
5.
Slowly
pour oil down
the oil fill spout,
stopping
every few ounces
to check
the
oil level with the dipstick.
6.
Stop adding
oil when
you reach
the
FULL
mark on the dipstick.
Wait a
minute
to allow oil to settle.
7.
Continue
adding
small
amounts
of oil,
rechecking
the dipstick
until oil level
settles
at FULL.
DO NOT overfill,
or
engine
will smoke
heavily
from the
muffler
on startup.
8.
Always
be sure to retighten
oil dipstick
before
starting
engine.
9.
Reconnect
spark plug wire to spark plug.
AIR FILTER
Your engine
will not run properly
and
may be damaged
by using a dirty air
filter.
Replace
the air filter cartridge
every
100 hours of operation
or every season,
whichever
occurs
first.
Service
air cleaner
more often
under dusty
conditions.
TO CLEAN
AIR FILTER
1.
Loosen
screw
and tilt cover to remove.
2.
Carefully
remove
cartridge.
3.
Clean
by gently
tapping
on a flat sur-
face.
If very dirty,
replace
cartridge.
_I, CAUTION:
Petroleum
solvents,
such
as kerosene,
are not to be used to clean
cartridge.
They
may cause deterioration
of the cartridge.
Do not oil cartridge.
Do
not use pressurized
air to clean
or dry
cartridge.
4.
Install
cartridge,
then replace
cover
making
sure the tabs are aligned
with
the slots
in the back plate.
Fasten
screw
securely.
Lip
Back plate
Cartridge
Slot
Cover
Cover
tab
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.
Spark
plug type and gap setting
are shown
in the "PRODUCT
SPECIFIC-
ATIONS"
section
of this manual.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-grass
and trash. Clean the underside of your
mower after each use.
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