Important: Before tipping the mower to change
the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank
to run dry through normal usage. If you must
tip the mower prior to running out of fuel, use a
hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip
the mower onto its side, with the air filter up.
Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause
personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with
a hand pump; never siphon.
Replacing the Air Filter
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1. Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover
(Figure 24).
2. Replace the air filter (Figure 25).
3. Install the cover.
Figure 24
Figure 25
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Yearly
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 26).
1. Dipstick
3. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up
to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube
(Figure 27).
4. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level
reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 26). Do
not overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30
detergent oil with an API service classification of SF,
SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
5. Install the dipstick securely.
6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling
center.
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Figure 26
Figure 27