1. Disconnectsparkplug wire from spark
plug and placewire where it cannot
come in contactwith plug.
2. Removeengineoil cap; lay asideon a
clean surface.
3. Tip lawn moweron itsside as shown
anddrain oil intoa suitablecontainer.
Rocklawn mower back andforthto re-
move anyoil trapped insideof engine.
_CAUTION: Petroleumsolvents,such
as kerosene,are not to be usedto clean
cartridge.They may cause deterioration
ofthe cartridge.Do not oil cartridge.Do
not use pressurizedair to clean or dry
cartridge.
4. Installcartridge,then replace cover.
MUFFLER
Inspectand replacecorroded muffleras it
could createa fire hazardand/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Replacespark plug at the beginningof
eachmowingseason or after every 100
hoursof operation,whicheveroccurs
first. Spark plug type and gapsetting
are shown inthe "PRODUCTSPECIFIC-
ATIONS"sectionof this manual.
4. Wipe off any spilledoilfrom lawn
moweror sideof engine.
5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout,
stoppingeveryfew ouncesto checkthe
oil levelwith the dipstick.
6. Stop adding oil when you reachthe
FULLmark on the dipstick. Waita
minuteto allow oil to settle.
7. Continueaddingsmall amounts of oil,
recheckingthe dipstick untiloil level
settles at FULL. DONOToverfill, or
enginewill smoke heavilyfrom the muf-
fler on startup.
8. Alwaysbe sure to retightenoil dipstick
beforestartingengine.
9. Reconnectsparkplug wire to plug.
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 oc-
curs first. Service air cleaner more often
under dusty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
1. Remove cover.
2. Carefully remove cartridge.
3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur-
face. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
Cartridg X Slot
IN=LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-
retor, replacement is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections.
2. Place newfuel filter in position in fuel line
with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks
and clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediatelywipe up any spilled gasoline.
Clamp, Clamp
Back plate 15
Fuel
Fill
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-grass
and trash. Clean the underside of your
mower after each use.
&CAUTION" Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with 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 short-
ened engine life.
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