Replacing the Air Filter
Service Interval: Every 25 Hours
1. Turn left to open cap of the air filter. (Figure 12)
Open the
cover
2. Replace the air filter.(Figure 13)
Filter
3. Align cap, three tabs, with base. Press down and turn
right to secure.(Figure 14)
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours. Yearly.
Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating
hours change it yearly thereafter.
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil.
Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
1. Perform the Pre-Maintenance procedures. Refer to
preparing for maintenance.
2. Remove the dipstick. (Figure 15)
(Figure 12)
(Figure 13)
(Figure 14)
3. Tip the mower onto its side, with the dipstick down,
to drain the used oil out through the oil fill
tube.(Figure 16)
(Figure 16)
4. Slowly pour oil into the oil deposit until the oil level
reaches the full line on the dipstick. (Figure 15) Do not
overfill. (Max 13.5oz. (0.4 L), type: SAE 30 detergent
oil with an API service of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out of it as
directed in Changing the Oil.
5. Install the dipstick securely.
6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling
center.
Replacing the Blade
Service Interval: Yearly
Important:
You will need a torque wrench to install the
blade properly. If you do not have a torque wrench or are
uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact an
Authorized Service Center.
Examine the blade whenever the mower runs out of fuel. If
the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately. If
the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or
replace it.
The blade is sharp. Contact with the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
• Disconnect the spark plug
• Wear heavy gloves when servicing the blade.
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(Figure 15)
WARNING
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