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GEARCASE
o To keep your drive system working
properly, the gear case and area around
the drive should be kept clean and free
of trash build-up. Clean under the drive
cover twice a season.
o The gear case is filled with lubricant to
the proper level at the factory, The only
time the lubricant needs attention is if
service has been performed on the gear
case,
ENGINE
Read the maintenance section of your
engine manual
LUBRICATION
Change the oil after the first twohours of
operationand every 25 hours thereafter or
at least once a year if the lawn mower is
not used for 25 hours in one year. Refer to
engine manual,,
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
(SEE ENGINE MANUAL)
, Be sure lawn mower ison level surface.
,, Oil will drain more freely when warm°
,, Catch oil in a suitable container.
. For engines without dipstick, remove
bottom oil drain plug,
° For engines with oil fill cap/dipstick,
remove bottom drain plug or remove en-
gine oil cap and turnmower on its side.
. After oil has drained completely, replace
oil drain plug and tighten securely°
. Refill engine with oil. Pour slowly. Do
not overfill.
= Fill to top of slot inside of filler hole or
to "FULL" line on dipstick on models so
equipped. Keep oil at proper level
AIR FILTER
Your engine willnot runproperlyand may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Clean the element after every 25 hours
of operation or every season_ Replace
the air filter every 100 hours of operation
or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty
conditions° See the maintenance section
of your engine manual°
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
(KOHLER ENGINES ONLY)
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season, If fuel filler becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow tocarburetor,
replacement is required.
1.. With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in position in tuel
line with arrow pointing towards carbu-
retor,
3, Be sure thereare no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-
line.
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.
Set spark plug gap according to engine
manual specifications°
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep
mower housingfree of grass build-up and
trash.Clean the underside of your mower
after each use°
° Clean the underside of your lawn mower
by scraping to remove buildup of grass
and trash.
,, Clean engine often tokeep trashfrom
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 your lawn mower unless the
electrical syslem, muffler, air filter, and
carburetor are covered to keep water out
Water in engine can shorten engine life.
CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
Clean under the drive cover at least twice
a season,. Scrape underside of cover with
a putty knife or similar tool to remove any
buildup of trash or grass°
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