Original Instructions
How to Service the Air Filter
As shown in Fig 17-19
Soiled air filters reduce the engine output by supply too little air to the
carburetor, if the air contains a lot of dust, the air filter should be checked more
frequently.
WARNING!
Never run the engine without the air filter element installed.
7.
Remove the air cleaner outside cover.
Be careful to prevent dirt and debris from falling into the air cleaner assembly.
8.
Separate the Air Filter from the Air Filter Housing.
9.
Inspect the air filter. Clean dirty air filter with warm water and mild soap. Allow air filter to
dry thoroughly before re-installation
10.
Install the air filter assembly onto the carburetor and secure with screw.
Note:
Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter. Pressurized air can damage the
filter and solvents will dissolve the filter.
Changing the engine oil
Tilt the lawn mower towards the oil filler, have a container ready to catch the oil and remove the dipstick.
once the oil has been emptied, replace the dipstick and wipe clean any spillages.
Refill with 400ml SAE30 oil or equivalent i. e SAE5W/30, SAE10W/30. When the dipstick is rested on the
filler pipe (i. e . not turn in pace), the oil level must be between the min and max marks on the dipstick.
See “Checking the engine oil level and filling with engine oil”
Start the engine and allow it to run briefly.
Stop the engine, wait one minute and check the oil level. top up if necessary. Note! see more in engine
manual.
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