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. Do not
wash air filter.
TO CHANGE
AIR FILTER
1.
Remove
the air filter by turning
counterclockwise
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 clockwise
to
tighten.
Collar
TURN
COUNTER-
CLOCK-
WISE
TO
RE-
MOVE
Slot
Air filter
Air filter
TURN
CLOCK-
WISE 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,
kiip
mower
housing
free of built-grass
and
trash. Clean the underside of your mower
after each use.
ACAUTION:
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 'q-O ADJUST
CUTTING
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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