AIR FILTER
Your engine
will not run properly
and may
be damaged
by using
a dirty air filter.
Replace
the air filter cartridge
every 100
hours of operation
or every season,
which-
ever occurs
first.
Service
air cleaner
more
often under dusty
conditions.
TO CLEAN
AIR FILTER
1.
Loosen
screw
and tilt cover to remove,
2,
Carefully
remove
cartridge.
3,
Clean
by gently
tapping
on a flat sur-
_il face, If very dirty, replace
cartridge.
CAUTmON:
Petroleum
solvents,
such as
kerosene,
are not to be used to clean
car-
tridge. They may cause deterioration
of the
cartridge,
Do not oil cartridge,
Do not use
pressurized
air to clean
or dry cartridge,
4,
Install
cartridge,
then replace
cover
making
sure the tabs are aligned
with
the slots in the back plate, Fasten
screw securely,
Back plate
Slots
Lip
Cover
Cartridge
Cover
tabs
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 SPECIFIC-
ATIONS" section of this manual.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
keep
mower
housing
free of built-grass
and
trash. Clean
the underside
of your mower
after each use.
_I, CAUTmON:
Disconnect
spark
plug wire
from spark
plug and place wire where
it
cannot
come in contact
with plug.
.
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 clogged
engine
runs
hotter and shortens
engine
life.
.
Keep finished
surfaces
and wheels
free
of all 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
DRmVE 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,
_WARNmNG:
To avoid serious
injury,
before
performing
any service
and
adjustments:
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 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 mowing position.
If the
deflector becomes damaged,
it should be
replaced.
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