,, Disconnect spark plug wire from spad( plug
and place wire where it cannot come in
contaci with spark plug.
• Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean
surface.
• Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and
drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn
mower back and forth to remove any oil
trapped inside of engine..
o Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mowe( and
on side of engine.
o Fiti engine with oil Fill. only to the "FULL" line
on the dipstick., DO NOT overfill
.
Replace engine oil.cap.
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Reconnect Spark plug wir_to spark Plug.
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AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run property 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,
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
,, Loosen
screw and tilt cover to remove.
,, Carefully
remove cartridge,.
° CIean by gently tapping
on a fiat
surface°
If very did.y, replace
cartridge
or
clean as follows:
Wash in a low or non-
sudsing
detergent
and warm water
solution,, Rinse thoroughly
with flowing
water from mesh side until water runs
clear. Let cartridge
air dry thoroughly
before
using,,
CAUTION:
Pet[oleurn 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.
Sfots
Li
Back
plate
Cover
tabs
Cartridge
Cover
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create
a fire: hazard, and/or
damage.
SPARK PLUG
Change youi:spark plugeachyeado
make
your.. engipe start easier
and run better. Set.
spark-plug
gap at .030 inch:
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
For bes( performance,
keep
mower housing Tree ofbuilt-up
grass and
trash. Clean the underside of your mower after
each use.
CAUTION:
Disbonnect spark plug wire from
spain, plug and place v¢ire where it cannot
come _nc:ontact with the spark plug_
- Turn lawn mower on its side. Make Sure air
filter and carburetor are up. Clean the
underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove buildup of grass and fLrash.
. Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating.
A clogged engine runs hotter
and shortens engine life.
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of
all gasoline, oil, etc,,
,, We do not recommend
using a garden
hose to clean fawn mower unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep waterout_
Water inengine
can result in shortened
engine life.
CLEAN
UNDER
DRIVE
COVER
Clean under drive cover at least twice a
season.. Scrape underside of cover with putty
knife or similar tool to. remove any buildup of
trash or grass on underside of drive cover_
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