NOTE:
We do not recommend sharpening
blade -but ifyou do, be sure the blade is
balanced.
TO SHARPENBLADE
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. Anunbalanced bladewill c ause
eventual damage to lawn mower or engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file or
on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to
sharpan while on the mower.
• To check blade balance, drive a nail intoa
beam or wall. Leave about one inch ofthe
straight nail exposed. Place center hole of
blade over the head of the nail. If blade is
balanced, itshould remain in a horizontal
position. If either end of the blade moves
downward, sharpen the heavy end untilthe
blade is balanced.
GRASS CATCHER
• The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
• Check your grass catcher often for damage
or deterioration. Through normal use it will
wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace
only with a manufacturer approved
replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower
model number when ordering.
Blade
Crank shaft
adaptor
Bolt
Crank
Lockwasher
Hardened
Blade
shaft
washer
Trailing adaptor
edge
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent
oil rated
with API service classification SF, SH or
SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
NOTE:
Althoughmulti--viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve startingin
cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your
engine oil level more frequentlyto avoid
possible engine damage from runninglow
on oil.
Changethe
oil after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or at least once a year If the lawn mower
is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each five (5)
hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug
securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE:
Before tipping lawn mower to
drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine
until fuel tank is empty.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact 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.
• Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower
and on side of engine.
• Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL."
line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER
FILL.
• Replace engine oil cap.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
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Container
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly 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. Do not wash air filter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
• Remove the air filter cover by turning
counterclockwise to the stop and pull
away from collar.
• Remove filter from inside of cover.
• Clean the inside of the cover and the
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