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AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every 100 hours of
operation or every season, whichever
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
surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
_CAUTION:
Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. 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
Lip
Cover
Cover
tabs
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or dam-
age.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, which ever occurs
first. Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
keep
mower
housing
free of built-up
grass and trash. Clean
the underside
of
your mower
after each use.
_I_CAUTION:
Disconnect
spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where
it
cannot
come in contact
with the spark
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
shortened
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.
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