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AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly
and may
be damaged
by using a dirty air filter.
Replace
the air filter every year, more
often if you mow in very dusty, dirty
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
surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
_kCAUTION:
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.
Lip,
Cover
Back
tabs
Slots
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace
corroded
muffler
as it
could create
a fire hazard
and/or
dam-
age.
SPARK
PLUG
Change
your spark
plug each year to
make your engine
start easier
and run
better.
Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
keep mower
housing
free of built-up
grass and trash.
Clean the underside
of
_lour mower
after each use.
CAUTION:
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.
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.
Cover
Cartridge
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