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OUSTOI BR RESPONSDB LHT ES
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LUBRICAT_ON
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SForSG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc)
improve starting in cold weather, these muifi_viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the lawn
mower is not used for 25 hours in one year
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oiI
plug securely each time you check the oit level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 10)
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel
tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty
o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug
• Remove engine oi! cap; lay aside on a clean surface.
Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable
container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove
any oil trapped inside of engine
• Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of
engine
o Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the
dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL.
o Replace engine oil cap
. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
FIG. 10
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter
Repiace the air filter every year, more often if you mow [n
very dusty, dirty conditions Do not wash air filter°
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig. t 1)
o Remove the air filtercover by turning countercrockwise
to the stop and pull away from collar.
* Remove filter from inside of cover
o Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove
any dirt accumulation.
" Insert new filter into cover
o Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab
with the slot
Push in on co,:/er and turn clockwise to tighten_
COLLAR
SLOT
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
URN CLOCKWISE
AIR FILTER COVER TO TIGHTEN
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FIG. 11
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 HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND
TRASH CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING
AFTER EACH USE
! CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire !
1 _ _ from spark ptug and place wire where it
t _ cannot come in contact with the spark
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Turn fawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and
carburetor are up 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 fife..
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
o We DO NOT recommend using agarden 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.
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