CUSTOME RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APt service classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE V_SCOSITY GRADES t .30_ .20 _ q0 _ 0_ iO o 20_ 30 o °20 _ 0 _ 60° 80 _ FIG. 13 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANtICiPATED BEFORE NEXT OtL CHANGE COLLAR NOTE: Although mufti-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.
TURN COUNTER- CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil teve!, TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 13) NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oii, drain fue! tank by running engine until fue! tank is empty. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. o Remove engine oil cap; fay aside on a clean surface.
o Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine. - Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine. Fil! engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL. Replace engine oil cap. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. AIR FtLTER SLOT TAB AIR FILTER COVER 'TO TIGHTEN FIG. 14 MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. CLEANING iMPORTANT:
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH, CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING AFTER EACH USE, CAUTIO from sp_lace wire where it cannot _l:act with the spark t Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. plug_ _ Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. , Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
o We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out, Water in engine can result in shortened engine life. CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter. TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14) o Remove the air fiiter €over by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar. Remove filter from inside of coven o Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. o Insert new filter into cover.
Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot. - Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten. Clean under drive cover at least twice a season. Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover. 14