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
SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season.
If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fue! flow to carbu-
retor, replacement
is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards carbu-
retor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4.
Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-
line.
Clamp,
Clamp
Fuel
Filter
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
keep lawn mower housing free of built-
grass and trash. Clean the underside of
your lawn mower after each use.
ACAUTION:
Disconnect
spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with plug.
• Clean the underside of your mower by
scraping to remove build-up of grass/
trash.
• Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating.
A clogged engine runs
hotter and shortens engine life.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of al! gasoline, oil, etc.
• We do not recommend
using a garden
hose to clean lawn mower unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor
are covered to keep water
out. Water in engine can result in short-
ened 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
build-up of trash or grass on underside of
drive cover.
AWARNING:
To avoid serious injury,
before performing any service or adjust-
ments:
1. Release control bar and stop engine.
2. Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely
stopped.
3. Disconnect
spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
LAWN
MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING
HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING
HEIGHT" in
the Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the
rear wheels of your mower, is provided to
minimize the possibility
that objects will
be thrown out of the rear of the mower
into the operator's
mowing position. If the
deflector becomes damaged,
it should be
replaced.
DISCHARGE
GUARD
The discharge
guard, attached to the
discharge opening of your lawn mower, is
provided to prevent the possibility of injury
resulting from objects being thrown out of
the discharge
opening into the operator
mowing position. If the discharge
guard
becomes damaged,
it should be replaced.
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