ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Engine Maintenance
Check Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mower.
Remove the oil filler cap, and wipe the dipstick clean.
Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.
Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. If near the lower, fill to
the upper level with the oil. Do not overfill.
Screw in the filler cap securely.
NOTICE: Running the engine with a low oil level will cause engine
damage.
Change Engine Oil
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
Wipe the oil filler area clean, then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Place a suitable container next to the mower to catch the used oil, then tilt the mower on its
right side. The used oil will drain through the filler neck. Allow the oil to drain completely.
Please dispose of used motor oil and the containers in a manner that is compatible with the
environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local recycling center or
service station for reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground, or pour it
down a drain.
Fill with the recommended oil. Do not overfill. Allow a couple of minutes for the oil to settle
in the engine, then measure the oil level.
Air Cleaner Service
NOTICE: Operating the engine without an air cleaner, or with a damaged air cleaner, will allow
dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid
engine wear.
Press down on the cover tabs and
remove the cover.
Remove the filter from the air
cleaner base.
Inspect the filter and foam element,
and replace it if damaged.
Clean the filter by tapping it several
times on a hard surface to remove
dirt, or blow compressed air through
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