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.
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.
_CAUTION:
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.
Back
Cover
ge
Cover
tabs
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or dam-
age.
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 "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.
A, 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.
A WARNING:
To avoid serious injury,
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.
LAWN
MOWER
TO ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST
CUFFING
HEIGHT"
in
the Operation
section of this manual.
REAR
DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector,
attached
between
the
rear wheels of your mower, is provided to
minimize the possibility that objects will
be thrown out of the rear of the mower
into the operator mowing position.
If the
deflector
becomes damaged,
it should
be
replaced.
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