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o Remove engineoil cap; lay aside on a
clean surface.
o Tip lawn moweron its side as shown
and drain oil into a suitable container.
Rock lawn mowerback andforth to
remove any oil trappedinside of engine.
o Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower
and on side of engine.
o Fill enginewith oil. Fill only to the "FULL"
line on the dipstick.DO NOT OVER
FILL.
° Replace engineoil cap.
o Reconnect spark plugwire to spark
plug.
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AIR FILTER
Yourenginewill not run properly and may be
damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every year, more often
if you mow invery dusty, dirty conditions. Do
not ,washair filter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
o Loosen cover screw.
o Swing cover down and remove from hinge.
° Pull paper filter out of air cleaner body.
° Clean air cleaner cover and body.
° Install a new paper filter.
= Reinstall cover to air cleaner body. Be sure
hinge is assembled properly.
o Swing cover up and tighten cover screw.
(Do not overtighten)r
A filter cover
MUFFLER
inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a
fire 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
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep
mower housingfree of built--up grass and
trash° Clean underside of mower housing after
each use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with the spark plug.
° Tum lawn mower on its side_ Make sure air
filter and carburetor are up. CIean 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 nJns hotter
and shortens engine life.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheets free of
all gasoline, oil, etc.
o 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.
Hinge Cover
Paper filter knob
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