CUSTOMER
RI
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with AP! service
classification SFor SG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your' expected operating temperature.
SAE V]SCOSt'TY GRADES
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TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE
NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, t0W30 etc)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F, Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from runninglow on oil.,
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at 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 level.
TO CHANGE
ENGINE
OIL (See Fig_ 12)
NOTE:
Before tipping
lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel
tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty_
•
Disconnect
spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug
•
Remove
engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface_
•
Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable
container
Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove
any oil trapped
inside of engine..
•
Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of
engine.
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Fill engine with oit.
Fitl only to the "FULL" line on the
dipstick.
DO NOT OVER FILL.
.
Replace
engine oil cap,,
•
Reconnect
spark plug wire to spark plug.
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,.
Do not wash air filter,
TO CHANGE
AIR FILTER
(See Fig,. 13)
•
Loosen cover screw.
•
Swing cover down and remove from hinge,,
°
Pull paper filter out of air cleaner body.
°
Clean air cleaner cover and body,
•
Install a new paper filter..
•
Reinstall cover to air cleaner
body,, Be sure hinge is
assembled
properly,
°
Swing
cover
up and tighten
cover
screw,
(Do not
over-tighten),,
SIBILITIES
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CONTAINER
FIG. 12
AIR FILTER
COVER
HINGE
14
PAPER FILTER
COVER SCREW
FIG. 13
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a
fire hazard and/or damage..
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
UNDERSIDE
OF
MOWER
HOUSING
AFTER EACH USE,
CAUTION: Disconnect
spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug,
•
Turn fawn mower on its side.. Make sure air filter and
carburetor are up_ 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.
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We DQ 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.