Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under the
lawn mower, scrape it clean.
1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 12).
2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to Emptying
the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter.
WARNING
Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel
to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive, and, under certain conditions, can
cause personal injury or property damage.
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or by
removing the gasoline with a hand pump; never
siphon.
3. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side .
4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
5. Turn the lawn mower upright.
6. Fill the fuel tank.
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel
and Plug
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean
it after each use.
Always be sure that the discharge tunnel door closes
securely when you release the handle. If the debris
prevents the discharge door from closing securely,
clean the inside of the discharge tunnel and the door
thoroughly.
WARNING
Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown
from an open discharge tunnel and cause serious
injury or kill the operator or bystanders.
Never start or operate the lawn mower unless one
of the following is true:
•
The discharge tunnel plug is locked securely in
the discharge tunnel.
•
The grass bag is locked in place.
•
The optional side discharge chute is locked in
place.
•
The discharge tunnel door is locked in place.
Cleaning under the Belt Cover
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours
Keep the area under the belt cover free of debris.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the bolts that secure the belt cover
(Figure 34) to the lawn mower housing.
Figure 34
1.
Belt cover
3. Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around
the belt area.
4. Install the belt cover.
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