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TO SHARPEN BLADE
: NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-
ing blade - but ifyou do, be sure the
blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will
cause eventual damage to lawn mower
or eP,gk_e.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file
or on a gdnding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
• To check blade balance, ddve a nail
intoa beam or wall. Leave about one
inch of the straightnail exposed. Place
center hole of blade over the head of
the nail. If blade is balanced, it should
remain in a hodzontal position. If either
end of the blade moves downward,
sharpen the heavy end until the blade
is balanced.
GRASS CATCHER
• The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
• Check your grass catcher often for
damage or deterioration. Through
normal use itwill wear. If catcher
needs replacing, replace only with a
manufacturer approved replacement
catcher. Give the lawn mower model
number when ordedng.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high qualitydetergent oil rated
withAPI sewica classificationSF-SJ.
Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
F -_ ce 30- 3_ 4o* • co" _o* lao'.
TEMPERA'nJR£ RM4GE/_/lrlCIPAll_ BEFORE NF.,XTOIL CP,ANC_
NOTE: .&Jthoughmulti-viscosityoils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, these multi-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 every 25 hours of
operation 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 oil plug
securely each time you check the oil
level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to
drain oil, drain fuel tank by running
engine untilfuel tank isempty.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a
clean surface.
3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown
and drain oil into a suitable container.
Rock lawn mower back and forth to
remove any oiltrapped inside of
engine.
4. Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower
and on side of engine.
5. Fillengine with oil. (See "ADD OIL" in
the Operation section of this manual).
6. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
Container
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, more often if
you mow in very dusty, dirtyconditions.
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. Ifvery dirty,replace cartridge.
A,CAUTION: Petroleum solvents,suchas
kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. They may cause detedoration of
the cartddge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not
use pressudzed air to clean or dry
cartddge.
4. Install cartridge, then replace cover
making sure the tabs are aligned with
the slotsin the back plate. Fasten
screw securely.
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