GRASS CATCHER
(If purchased as an accessory)
• The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used°
° Check your grass catcher often for dam-
age or deterioration,
Through normal
use it will wear. If catcher needs replac-
ing, replace only with approved replace-
ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts
section of this manual, Give the lawn
mower model number when ordering.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SG-SL. Selectthe
oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
_M_E_.E _E
_'nc_PA_O BEFORE
NEXT o1=. c,_E
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,
they will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°1=. 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 opera-
tion orat least once a year if the lawn 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 oi! plug
securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
2. Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.
NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when
warm. Catch oil in a suitable container.
3. Remove bottom oil drain plug,
Drain plug
4. After oil has drained
completely,
replace
oil drain plug and tighten
securely.
5.
Fill engine
with oit, (See "ADD OIL" in
the Operation
section
of this manual),
6,
Reconnect
spark plug wire to plugo
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly
and may
be damaged
by using a dirty air filter.
Clean the element
after every 25 hours
of operation
or every season,
Replace
the air filter every 100 hours of operation
or every season,
whichever
occurs
first.
Service
air cleaner
more often under dusty
conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER ELEMENT
1o Remove screw,
2. Remove air cleaner carefully to prevent
dirt from entering carburetor.
3, Take air cleaner apart and clean air
filter element.
4. Wash filter element in liquid detergent
and water.
5. Wrap filter element in cloth and
squeeze dry.
6. Lightly coat filter element with clean
engine oil. Squeeze in towel to remove
excess oil. Do not saturate.
7, Reassemble parts and put back on
carburetor.
Screw
Li
ASSEMBLE ONE OF THESE LOW POINTS
\
TOWARDS NARROW EDGE OF ELEMENT
Element
ASSEMBLE SO LIP
EXTENDS OVER
EDGE OF
AIR CLEANER
BODY
LIP WILL FORM
PROTECTIVE
SEAL WHEN
COVER IS ASSEMBLED
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
SPECIFtC-
12ATIONS
" section
of this manual,