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3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-
line.
Clamp, Clamp
Fuel
Filter
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs
first. Spark plug type and gap setting
are shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFIC-
ATIONS" section of this manual.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep lawn mower housing free of built-
grass and trash. Clean the underside of
your lawn mower after each use.
,ACAUTION" Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with plug.
• Clean the underside of your mower by
scraping to remove build-up of grass/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 al! 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 short-
ened 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.
• I.WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before
performing any service or adjustments:
1. Release control bar and stop engine.
2. Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely stopped.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in
the Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT
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2.
Drive
cover
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The rear deflector, attached between the rear
wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize
the possibility that objects will be thrown out 3.
of the rear of the mower into the operator's
mowing position. If the deflector becomes 4.
damaged, it should be replaced.
5.
DISCHARGE GUARD
Remove drive cover.
Remove belt from gearcase pulley by
pushing down on arm and rolling belt
off pulley.
The discharge guard, attached to the TO
discharge opening of your lawn mower, is 1.
provided to prevent the possibility of injury
resulting from objects being thrown out of 2.
the discharge opening into the operator
mowing position. If the discharge guard 3.
becomes damaged, it should be replaced. 14
Turn lawn mower on its side with air
filter and carburetor down.
Remove blade, engine pulley and
debris shield.
Remove engine pulley and belt from
debris shield.
REPLACE DRIVE BELT
Place new drive belt in engine pulley
and belt retainer of debris shield.
Route the other end of the new drive
belt through hole in housing.
Reinstall debris shield.