Important:
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.
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.
Replacing the Air Filter
Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in
dusty operating conditions.
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Rotate the air filter cover to remove it (Figure 41).
Figure 41
3. Replace the air filter.
4. Install the cover.
Changing the Engine Oil
Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours
;
change it yearly thereafter.
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 42).
Figure 42
3. Tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up, to
drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube (Figure
43).
Figure 43
4.
Slowly
pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level
reaches the
Full
line on the dipstick (Figure 44).
Do not
overfill.
(Max. fill: 20 oz., type: SAE 30W detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ,
SL, or higher.)
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