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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APi service
classification SG. Select the oit's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
°F -20 ° 0° 32 ° 60 ° 80 ° 100 °
°C-29 ° -18 ° 0° t6 ° 27 ° 38 °
NOTE: Although mu!ti-viscosity oils (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 oi! level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oi!.
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 oil
plug securely each time you check the oil level,
TO CHANGE ENGtNE OiL (See Fig. 14)
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug,
Remove engine oil 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.
Fill engine with SAE 30 or 10W 30 oil. All oil must meet
API service classification SG. 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,
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in
very dusty, dirty condkions. Do not wash air filter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig, 15)
Remove the aiHiker cover by turning counterclockwise
to the stop and putt away from collar.
, Remove filter from inside of cover.
• Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove
any dirt accumulation,
Insert new filter into cover,
, Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab
with the slot.
Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten.
S
COLLAR
__, CONTAINER
F_G. 14
SLOT
TURN
COUNTER*
CLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE
14
TURN CLOCKWISE
TO TIGHTEN
AiR FILTER COVER
FIG, 15
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 t
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in cor_tact with the spark
o Turn lawn 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 life,
° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
• 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 teast 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.