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Maintenance of the air filter
As shown in Fig. 20
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.
1. Use a screwdriver (not provided) to loosen
the screw then remove the cover.
2. Remove the filter cartridge.
3. To loosen debris, gently tap the filter
cartridge on a hard surface. If the filter
cartridge is excessively dirty, replace with a
new one.
Note:
Never clean the air filter cartridge with gas or inflammable solvents.
Clean the air filter cartridge only with compressed air or by tapping it.
4. Install the filter cartridge.
5. Close the cover and secure it with the screw.
Changing the engine oil
Tilt the lawnmower 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 400 mL SAE30 oil or equivalent, i.e., SAE5W/30, SAE10W/30. To ensure the correct oil
level, replace dipstick without twisting closed. The oil level must be between the min and max
marks on the dipstick.
See "Checking and filling engine oil" on page 13. Start the engine and allow it to run briefly.
Stop the engine, wait one minute and check the oil level. Top up if necessary.
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ORING AND MAINTENANCE
Fig. 20
filter cartridge
