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5. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
5.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone
could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the
wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does
not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The engine can become very hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Allow the engine to cool completely before service or
making repairs around the engine area.
5.1.1 Check engine oil level.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a) Make sure mower is on a level surface. Stop engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
b) Check with engine cool.
c) Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick (DO NOT screw into place). Remove dipstick and check oil level.
d) If the oil level is low, add oil as specified in the Engine Owner’s Manual to
bring the oil level up to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with oil level below the “LOW” (or
“ADD”) mark or over the “FULL” mark.
5.1.2 Clean engine air cooling system.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition key or
spark plug wire(s).
b) Clean all debris from engine air intake screen and from around engine
shrouding.