ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for en-
gine maintenance instructions.
Maintain
engine oil
as instructed in the sep-
arate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
Service
air cleaner
as per separate engine
manual under normal conditions. Clean ev-
ery few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner
should be serviced. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
The
spark plug
should be cleaned and the
gap reset once a season. Spark plug re-
placement is recommended at the start of
each mowing season; check engine manual
for correct plug type and gap specifications.
NOTE:
This spark ignition system
meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regu-
lations.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or
brush. Keep the cooling system (blower
housing area) clean to permit proper air cir-
culation which is essential to engine
performance and life. Be certain to remove
all grass, dirt and combustible debris from
muffler area.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
The following steps should be taken to pre-
pare lawn mower for storage.
•
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as
described in the lubrication instructions.
•
Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
•
Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis
grease to prevent rusting.
•
Store mower in a dry, clean area.
NOTE
: When storing any type of power
equipment in an unventilated or metal
storage shed, care should be taken to
rust-proof the equipment. Using a light
oil or silicone, coat the equipment, es-
pecially cables and all moving parts.
NOTE
: Be careful not to bend or kink
cables.
NOTE:
If the starter rope becomes dis-
connected from rope guide on handle,
disconnect and ground the spark plug
wire. Depress the blade control handle
and pull the starter rope out from en-
gine slowly. Slip the starter rope into
the rope guide bolt on handle.
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