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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent
oil rated with
API service classification
SG-SL
Select the
oil's SAE viscosity
grade according
to your
expected
operating
temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY
GRADES
NOTE:
Although
multi-viscosity
oils
(5W30, 10W30
etc.) improve
starting
in
cold weather,
these multi-viscosity
oils will
result in increased
oil consumption
when
used above 32°E
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 op-
eration
orat least once a year if the 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, empty fuel tank by running
engine until
fuel tank is empty.
1. Disconnect
spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where
it cannot
come in contact
with 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 re-
move any oil trapped
inside of engine.
4. Wipe off any spilled
oil from lawn
mower or side of engine.
5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout,
stopping
every few ounces to check the
oil level with the dipstick.
6. Stop adding oil when you reach the
FULL mark on the dipstick.
Wait a
minute to allow oil to settle.
7. Continue
adding small amounts
of oil,
rechecking
the dipstick
until oil level
settles at FULL.
DO NOT overfill,
or
engine will smoke
heavily from the
muffler
on startup.
8. Always
be sure to retighten
oil dipstick
before starting
engine.
9.
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 cartridge
every
100 hours of operation
or every season,
whichever
occurs first.
Service air cleaner
more often under dusty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
1. Loosen
screw and tilt cover to remove.
2.
Carefully
remove cartridge.
3.
Clean by gently tapping
on a flat sur-
face.
If very dirty, replace cartridge.
_CAUTION:
Petroleum
solvents,
such
as kerosene,
are not to be used to clean
cartridge.
They may cause deterioration
of the cartridge.
Do not oil cartridge.
Do
not use pressurized
air to clean or dry
cartridge.
4.
Install cartridge,
then replace cover
making sure the tabs are aligned
with
the slots in the back plate. Fasten
screw securely.
Back plate
15
Cartridge
//
'_
Slot
Cover
/
Cover
tab
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 mower housing
free of built-grass
and trash.
Clean the underside
of your
mower after each use.
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