Routine Maintenance
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TO CHANGE THE OIL
1. Change engine oil after every season or 50 hours of
operation.
2. Drain the fuel tank by running the engine till tank is
empty.
3. Clean around oil fill spout, remove dipstick.
4. Place a suitable container next to mower to catch the
used oil, and then tilt the mower on its right side. The
used oil will drain through the filler neck. Allow oil to
drain completely. See Figure 14.
NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when warm.
IMPORTANT: Used oil is hazardous waste. Place oil in a
sealed container and take to your local recycling center.
Do NOT discard with household waste.
5. Refill engine with oil. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. See
"Checking and Adding Engine Oil" on page 13.
COMMON REPAIR PARTS
1.
Air Filter
A203228
2.
Spark Plug
A203244
3.
Blade
A202068
4.
Wheel
A202052
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STORAGE
Mowers stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to
prevent deterioration and gum from forming in the engines
fuel system. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates
during storage, you may need to have the carburetor,
and other fuel system components, serviced or replaced.
Commonly available fuel additives which reduce var-
nish and gum in your engine's fuel system can be added
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
1. Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it
stops from lack of fuel.
2. Change oil. See the section " To Change the Oil".
3. Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 an ounce of
engine oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug and slowly
pull the starter rope several times to distribute oil.
4. Clean grass and debris from around engine, and under,
around and behind muffler.
5. Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated area away from
water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, or
where power tools are operated.
6. Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel
or oil leakage.
Figure 14
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