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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF-SJ. Select the
oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
TEMPERA'nJRE RANGE _PAllED
BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE:
Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will
result in increased oil consumption when
used above 32°R 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 oil plug
securely each time you check the oil ;tevel.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain
oil, empty fuel tank by rt_nning engine until
fuel tank is empty.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
2.
Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a
clean surface.
3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown
and drain oil into a suitable container.
Rock lawn mower back and forth to re-
move any oil trapped inside of engine.
6. Stop adding oil Whenyou reach the
FULL n_arkon the dipstick. Wait a
minute to allow oil to settle.
7. ConUnueaddingsmallamountsofoil, re-
checkingthe dipstickuntiloil levelsettles
at FULL. DO NOT overfill,or engine will
smokeheavilyfrom the muffleronstartup.
8. Always be sure to retightenoil dipstick
before startingengine.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to plug.
AIR FILTER
Yourenginewill notrun properlyusinga dirty
air filter. Replace paper cartridge every 100
hoursof operationor every season, which-
ever occursfirst. Service air cleaner more
often under dusty conditions.
1. Loosenscrews and remove cover.
2. Carefully remove cartridge.
3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur-
face. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
ACAUTION:
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.
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Base
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
Container
4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn
mower or side of engine.
5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout,
stopping every few ounces to check the
oil level with the dipstick.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs
first. Spark plug _pe and gap setting
are shown in the PRODUCT
SPECIFIC-
ATIONS" section of this manual.
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