MAINTENANCE
The warranty on this Learn mower does nst cover
items that have been subJested to operator abuse
or negr_gertce.To receive full value hem the
warranty, open.or must rt_ni_n mower e.s
I_ruc_d intl_ manuaL
Some ed[ustments wig need to be made
periodic:ally to propedy maintain your unit
All adjustments In the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each seeson_
- Once a year, replace the spark pfug,
replace air flttar element and check blade
for weai_, A new spark plug and cJeanlnew
air filter element assures proper air-fuel
mixture and helps your engine run better
and last Ionge_
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engtne oft level
* Check for loose fasteners
LEBRICATfi_N
Keep unit welt lubdcsted (Bee
"LUBRICATION CHART" (O)).
NOTE: Although rnulti--viscostty oils (5W30,
10W3O etc.) improve starting in cold weather.
these mstti_iscoslty oils wlti result to
increased oil consumption when used above
32°F Check your engine pit level more
frequently to avoid posslbta engine damage
from running low on o ='i.,
Change the oft after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the lawn
mower is not used for25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting
the engine and after each live (5) hours of
continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely
each lime you check the oll level
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General Recommendations
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LUBRICATION
CHART
(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL
_n_ oil
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower todrain oil, drain
fuel tankby runningengine until fuel tank isempty,
• Disconhect spark plugwire from spark plug and
placewire where it cannot come in contact with
spark plug,
• RemoveengineoBcap;layaside on adean sud-ace.
- Tip lawn ruower on tis side and drain oilintoa
suitable container, Rock lawn mower back and
• TO Change Engine Oil
forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine,
o Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on
side of engine.
• Fill engine with oil, Fill only to the"FULL" line on
the dipstick. DO NOT OVER FiLL
o Replace engine oil cap.
. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug
Your carburetorhas a non-adjustable fixedmain jet
for mixture conlroL ifyourengine does notoperate
propedy due tosuspected carburetor problems, take
your lawn mower to anauthorized se_ice c_nter for
repair or adjustmenL
Engine C_
Your engine speed has been factory set Donot
attempt to increm_ engine speed or it may result in
personalinjuzy., If you believe that the en_ne isrunning
_o fast or too stow. take your lawn mower to an
asthotized sewice center for repair and adjustment
