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Cleaning
• To ensure long life and good performance of the mower, it’s
important to keep the mower clean and well lubricated. Make
sure the chute is clean and under the deck is cleared from
wet debris. (See also short term storage).
• Do not allow grass cuttings and other debris to become
dry and hard on any of the mower surfaces, as this will
directly affect the cutting and grass collection performance.
Make sure that the underside of the lawn mower deck is
clean and clear.
• Never clean the lawn mower with a water jet or high-pressure
cleaner. The engine must remain dry. Do not use aggressive
cleaning agents or solvents, such as cold degreasers or
petroleum ether.
Cleaning or replacing the air filter
WARNING!
Never run the engine without the air filter element
installed:
1. Loosen the fastener (A) that holds the cover (B).
2. Open the cover and remove the filter (C).
3. To loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If the
filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new filter.
4. Install the air filter.
5. Install the cover tabs (D) into the slots (E).
6. Close the cover and secure with the fastener (A).
A
C
E
B
D
