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3353-550 Rev A
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.
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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 its side
(with the air filter up).
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 11.
1.
Use a screw
driver to open the
air filter cover.
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2.
Replace the air
filter.
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3.
Install the cover.
Changing the Engine Oil
Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating
hours;
change it yearly thereafter.
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 11.
1.
Remove the
dipstick.
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2.
Tip the mower onto
its side (with the air filter
up) to drain the used oil
out through the oil fill
tube.
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3. Slowly
pour oil into
the oil fill tube until the
oil level reaches the
Full
line on the dipstick.
Do
not overfill.
(Max. fill:
20 oz., type: SAE 30W
detergent oil with an API
service classification of
SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or
higher.)
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4.
Install the dipstick securely.
5.
Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
