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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only htgh quality d_,tergent 0if rated with APt service
classification SF orSG,; Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature,
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TEt'_]FERATURE RANGE AHllCIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Allhough multi-viscosity otis (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve start ng n cold weather,.these mu Ii-viscos ty o s
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 ofl 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 oll level before starting the engine
and after each five (5) hours of conllnuous use. Tighten oil
plug securely each time you check the oiI level
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig, 10)
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain o_l,drain fuel
tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
,, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot,come in contact wilh spark plug.
• Remove engfne ol! Cap; }ay astde on a clean surface.
,, Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable
container, Rock Fawnmower back and forth io remove
any otl trapped inside of engine.
,, W_pe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of
engine•
" Fttt engine Wilh oil. F_Honly to the "FULL" line on the
dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL
• Reptace engine oilcap.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark ptug.
AIR FILTER
Your engine wiltnot run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter,
Replace the a!r filter every year, more often If you mow in
ve_ dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter•
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig 11)
,, Remove the air filtercover byturnlng counterclockwise
to the Stop and pull away from collar.
• Remove filter from inside of cover..
• Clean the Inside of the cover and the collar to remove
any dirt accumulat)on
• Insert new filter into cover.
• Put air filter cover and fliterinto cotiar aligning the tab
wiih the slot
,, Push in on cover and turn clockwise to lighten.
13
CONTAINER._
FIG, 10
COLLAR
SLOT
COUNTER'
CLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE
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 _iour engine
slarteasier and run,bettel:, Set spark plug gap at ,.030inch.
CLEANING.
IMPORTANT,: .FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP
MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT, UP GRASS AND
TRASH, CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING
AFTER EACH USE,
I ,,_11_. ' CAUTION_ D'_onne_t sparll(pfug wire I
AI_ ' from spark plug and place wire where it
cbr_n0t come In contact with the =park
•, _ P_t'l_':': ' _ .....
' Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filler and
. carburetor are up: Clean the underside ot your lawn
mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and
trash, '
, Clean enginb of!en to keep trash from accumulaling. A
€loggeo engine runs hotter and shortens engine itfs,
• Keep Iini_hed surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil_ate,
• we DO NOT i'ecommend using a garden hose toclean
lawn mower un!ess the electr|cal system, mufiier, air
filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out
Water in engfne can result In shortened engine life.