Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Preparing for Maintenance
1.
Move the machine to a level surface, shut off the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug.
1. Spark-plug wire
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 mower line,
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.
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Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Air Filter
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Yearly
1.
Unclip the top of the air-filter cover.
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1. Clip
2. Air-filter cover
2.
Remove the air filter.
3.
Inspect the air filter.
Note:
If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace
it with a new filter. Otherwise, gently tap the air
filter on a hard surface to loosen debris.
4.
Install the air filter.
5.
Use the clip to install the air-filter cover.
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3. Air filter
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