AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly
and may
be damaged
by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every 100 hours of
operation or every season, whichever
occurs first.
Service air cleaner more
often under dusty conditions.
Do not
wash air filter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
1.
Remove the air filter by turning
clockwise to the stop and pull away
from collar.
2.
Remove filter from inside of cover.
3. Clean the inside of the cover and the
collar to remove any dirt accumula-
tion.
4.
Insert new filter into cover.
5.
Put air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the slot.
6.
Push in on cover and turn counter-
clockwise to tighten.
Colla
TURN CLOCKWISE
TO
Clip
REMOVE
Slot
Air filter
Air filter cover
TURN
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE TO TIGHTEN
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or dam-
age.
SPARK
PLUG
Replace
spark plugs 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 "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
in Maintenance
section of this manual.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
kiip
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 the spark
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.
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