TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oJ,
drain fuel tank by runningengine unb'lfuel tank
is empty.
• Disconnect spark plug wirefrom spark plug
and place wire where itcannot come in
contact spark plu
• Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean
surface.
• Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and
drain oil intoa suitable container. Rock lawn
mower back and forth to remove any oil
trapped inside of engine.
• W'_eeoff any spilled oil on lawn mower and
on side of engine.
• Fill engine with oil. RII only to the =FULL"
line on the dipstick. DO N(_T OVER RLL
• Replace engine oil cap.
• Reconnect spark plugwire to spark plug.
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 by turning clock-
wise to the stop and pull away from
collar.
• Remove filter from inside of cover.
• Clean the inside of the cover and the
collar to remove any dirt accumulation.
• Insert new filter into cover.
• Put air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the slot.
• Push in on cover and tum counterclock-
wise to tighten.
Coil
Clip
Tum
clockwiseto
remove
Air filter
Tab
counter-
clockwise
to
Air filter
tighten
cover
MUFFLER
";
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create afire hazard and/or damage.-
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make
your engine start easier and run better. Set
spark plug gap at .030 inch.
CLEANING
IMPORTAN'E For best performance, keep
mower housing free of built-up grass and trash.
Clean underside of mower housing after each
use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plugand place wire where it cannot
come in contact with the spark plug.
• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sureair
filter and carburetorare up. Clean the
underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove build-up of grass and trash.
• Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A dogged engine runs hotter
and shortens engine life.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of
all gasoline, oil,etc.
• We do not recommend using-a'_tdeh hose
to clean lawn mower unless the electrical
system, muffler,air filterand carburetorare
covered to keep water out. Water in engine
can resultin shortened engine life.
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