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Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Every 50 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)
- Refer to engine manual
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the
oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries
more contaminants.
1. Perform the pre maintenance procedures, refer to
preparing for maintenance.
2. Remove the dipstick.
3. Tip the mower onto its side (with the air filter
up) to drain the used oil out through the oil fill
tube.
4. After drain the used oil, return the machine to
the normal operating position.
5. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil
level reaches the FULL line on the dipstick. Do
not over fill.
6. Wipe off dipstick end with a clean cloth.
7. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube
8. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on
the dipstick. Once it has reached the full line,
9. Install the dipstick securely.
10. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
Note:
For best results use clean, fresh, unleaded
gasoline, with a minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI
(91RON). Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is
acceptable
For more information refer to engine manual.
Warning: If the oil level in the crank case is
too low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
Preparing for maintenance
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug before performing any maintenance
procedure.
3. After performing the maintenance
procedure(s), connect the spark-plug wire to
the spark plug.
Important: Before tipping the machine to change
the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to
run dry through normal usage. If you must tip the
machine prior to running out of fuel, use a hand
fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the
machine onto its side with the dipstick down.
Warning: Tipping the machine may cause
the fuel to leak. Gasoline is flammable, explo-
sive and can cause personal injury.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose,
or damaged parts, and clean or replace them if
necessary.
Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedures;
2. Snap open the air-cleaner cover.
3. Replace the air-cleaner element.
4. Install the air-cleaner cover.
