AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run property and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every year or after
every 100 hours of operation, more often
if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.
Do not wash air filter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
1. Remove the air filter cover 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
corlar to remove any dirt accumulation.
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 Clip Turn counter-
clockwise to
remove
Air filter
Air filter cover 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 SPECFFICATIONS"
in Maintenance sect.ionof this manual,
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash. Clean the underside of
_(ourmower after each use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
prug.
• Clean the underside of your lawn
mower by scraping to remove build-up
of grass end 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.
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