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.
Collar
Clip
Turn
clockwise
to
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,
keep
mower housing
free of built-up
grass and
trash. Clean the underside of your 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 tilter 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.
_CAUTION:
Before performing
any
service
and adjustments:
1.
Release
control
bar and stop engine.
2. Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely
stopped.
3.
Disconnect
spark plug wire from spark
plug and place where
it cannot
come
in contact
with plug.
LAWNMOWER
TO ADJUST cu'rrlNG
HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the
Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the rear
wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to
minimize the possibility that objects will be
thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the
operator's mowing position. If the rear
deflector becomes damaged, it should be
replaced.
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