13
Service Item
200
Hours
100
Hours
50
Hours
25
Hours
5
Hours
After
every
use
Service Operation
Belt Cover
Remove and clean grass,
clippings and debris from under
cover.
X
Engine Oil
Change engine oil after first 8
hours of operation. Thereafter,
change engine oil every 50
hours (without oil filter) and
every 100 hours (with oil filter).
X
X
Paper Air Filter
Clean every 100 hours.
Replace every season or 300
hours. Replace it more
frequently under dusty
conditions.
X
Spark Plug
Inspect and clean. Replace if
necessary.
X
Cooling System
Clean grass, clippings, debris
or dirt that may clog engine air
cooling fins and starter. Clean
more frequently if operated
under dirty or high chaff
conditions.
X
Oil Filter
Change oil filter every 200
hours.
X
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Accidental starting of engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Pull the wire off of the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Also push wire aside so it
does not accidentally contact spark plug.
Air Filter
Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 hours of operation.
Clean the paper air filter every 100 hours of operation.
Replace the paper air filter once every season or every
300 hours of operation; replace it more frequently under
dusty conditions.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the engine without the
air filter assembly; extreme engine damage will occur.
1. Stop the engine and pull the wire off of the spark plug
(Fig. 6).
2. Remove the bolt securing the air cleaner cover
(Fig. 16).
3. Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly (Fig. 16).