Preparing for Maintenance
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
(Figure 29).
1. Spark-plug wire
Important: Before tipping the mower to change
the oil or replace the blades, allow the fuel tank
to run dry through normal usage. If you must
tip the mower prior to running out of fuel, use a
hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip
the mower onto its side so that the air filter is
up in the air.
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flammable, explosive, and can cause
personal injury.
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Figure 29
Servicing the Air Filter
Service Interval: Yearly
Before each use or daily
1. Loosen the fastener and remove the air filter cover
(Figure 30).
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3
1. Cover
2. Fastener
2. Remove and inspect the filter.
• If the filter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel,
replace it.
• If the filter is dirty, tap it on a hard surface
several times or blow the debris outward from
the interior of the filter using compressed air at
less than 30 psi (207 kPa).
Note: Do not brush or blow dirt from the
outside of the filter; either forces dirt into the
fibers.
3. Clean the air filter body and cover using a damp rag.
Keep dirt away from the air opening.
4. Install the filter onto the base.
5. Install the cover and screw the fastener down
securely.
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Figure 30
3. Filter
4. Base