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Cutting Leaves
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After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn
shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need
to make more than one pass over the leaves.
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If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves
on the lawn, set the front cutting height one or
two notches higher than the rear cutting height.
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Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does
not cut the leaves finely enough.
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If you mow over oak leaves, you can add lime to
the grass in the spring to reduce the acidity of the
leaves.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the mower by standing in the operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Each Use
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Check the engine oil level.
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Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.
1 Year (25 Hours)
1
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Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
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Change the engine oil.
2
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Replace the blade or have the blade sharpened; replace it or have it sharpened
more frequently if the edge dulls quickly.
4 Years (100 Hours)
1
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Replace the spark plug (refer to your engine operator’s manual).
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Clean the cooling system (refer to your engine operator’s manual).
Annual Storage
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Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before annual storage.
1
Whichever comes first
2
Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours.
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 and hook it
onto the retaining post
(A) before performing
any maintenance
procedure.
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3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Note: Before tipping the mower to change the oil or
replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run dry
through normal usage. If you must tip the mower
prior to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to
remove the fuel. Always tip the mower onto the right
side.
Warning
Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause
personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a
hand pump; never siphon.
Replacing the Air Filter
Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently
in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 9.
1.
Rotate the air filter
cover to remove it.
2.
Replace the air filter.
3.
Install the cover.
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