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Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adJuatmen'
to prevent accidental starting of engine.
Prevent f resv Keep the engine free of grass leaves sped oil or rue Remove fuel from tank
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before tipping unit for maintenance Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt and debr e.
Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contacl may cause burns.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Change the oilafter the firsttwo hoursof operationand
every 25 hoursthere after or at least oncoa year if the
mowerIs not used for 25 hoursin one year.
Change and add oilaccordingto chart below. Do not
overfill. Use a high qualitydetergent oilclassified"For
Service AF, SG, SH," such as Briggs& Stretton
'warranty certified" SAE 30 oil, PartNo. 100005. Use
no specialadditives with recommended oils. Do not mix
oilwith gasoline.
Grades
°F _{) 0 2_ 32 40 SO 100
I_C ,3O _0--OC,3O -2O .10 0 10 2O 3_ ao
* Air cooledengines runhotterthan automotive
engines. The useof mL ii-viscosityoil(such as 10W-
30, Etc.) in ambient temperatures above"40"F (4° C)
willresultin higherthan normaloilconsumption. If
multi-viscosity bit isused, checkthe oillevel more
frequentlyto prevent anypossibleenginedamage due
to lack oflubncetion.
"_ Use of SAE 30 oil below 40" (4° C) will result in herd
starting and possibly engine damage due tO inadequate
lubdcetion.
CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Add oil as shown below.
Oil capacity of Model Series 190000 is about1-1/8
quarts(36 ouncesor 1.1 liters).
After filing withor changingoil, start and runengineat
idlefor 30 seconds, Shut off engine. Wait 30 seconds
and checkoillevel. Add oil if required,to bfiug to Full
mark on dipstick.
Fill to FULL mark If oil is required, add Tighten dipstick be-
on dipstick, slowly. Recheck level, fore starting engine.
CHANGING OIL (FollowMaintenanceSchedule.)
Charv'jeoilafter first5 hoursof operation. Change oil
while engine iswarm.
Remove drain plugand drain oil. Replaceand tighten
drain plug. Remove dipstick and refill with newoil of
recommended grade (see chart, page _.3A). Startar_l
runengine at idle for 30 seconds. Stop engine. Walt 30
seconds and re-check bit level. If ,'_luired, add oil to
bringlevel to FULL mark on dipstick.
7/1
Typical
drain
plugs
OIL t3P,AIN TO RE_4OVE
PLUG
Oil drain Oil fill
CHECK AND CLEAN AIR FILTER
• Remove cover knob and cover.
• Remove cartridgeknob. Carefully lift cartridgefrom
baseover stud..
• clean base _ to preventdebrisfrom entering
carburetor.
To service cartridge, clean by tapping gently on aflat
surface. Do not oil cartridge. Replace if verydirty or
damaged.
NOTE: Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kerosene,
which will cause the cartridge to deteriorate. Do not use
pressudzed air.to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can
damage the cartridge.
• Reassemble cartridgeover studon base. Tighten
certddge knobsecurely.
• Replace cover and tightencover knobsecurely.
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