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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.
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 reaches the
Full
line on the dipstick.
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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4.
Install the dipstick securely.
5.
Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
Lubricating the Wheel
Gears
1.
Remove the wheel bolt in the center of each
rear
wheel and remove the rear wheels.
2.
Apply a lubricating
oil to the inner and outer
sides of the gear as
shown.
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3.
Install the rear wheels.
Adjusting the Self-propel
Drive
If your mower does not self-propel properly, adjust the
self-propel drive cable.
1.
Loosen the nut on the cable mount (A).
A
