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3352-951 Rev B
Preparing for Maintenance
1.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2.
Disconnect the
spark plug wire from the
spark plug before
performing any
maintenance procedure.
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3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Note:
Before tipping the mower to change the oil or
replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run dry
through normal usage. If you must tip the mower prior
to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to
remove the fuel. Always tip the mower onto its side
(with the air filter up).
Warning
Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause
personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a
hand pump; never siphon.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
1.
Press down on
the latch tabs (A)
on top of the the
air cleaner cover.
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2.
Open the cover.
3.
Remove the air
filter.
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4.
If the air filter is damaged or is wet with oil or fuel,
replace it.
5.
If the air filter is dirty, tap it on a hard surface
several times or blow compressed air less than 30 psi
(207 kPa) through the the side of the filter that faces
the engine.
Note:
Do not brush the dirt off the filter; brushing
forces dirt into the fibers.
6.
Remove dirt from the air cleaner body and cover
using a moist rag.
Do not wipe dirt into the air
duct.
7.
Install the filter into the air cleaner.
8.
Close the cover.
Changing the Engine Oil
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 12.
1.
Remove the
dipstick.
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2.
Tip the mower onto
its side (with the air filter
up) to drain the used oil
out through the oil fill
tube.
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3. Slowly
pour oil
into the oil fill tube
until the oil level is
up to the
upper
limit mark
(A) on
the dipstick.
Do
not overfill.
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Note:
Max. fill: 0.58 quart (0.55 l), type: SAE
10W-30 or SAE 30W detergent oil with an API
service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or
higher.
4.
Install the dipstick securely.
5.
Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
