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Cartridge
Filter covel
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.
_kCAUTION:
Disconnect
spark
plug wire
from spark
plug and place
wire where
it
cannot
come in contact
with plug.
• 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 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.
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