Operator's Manual

EN–12
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• When wire is on spark plug, someone could accidentally start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Accidental starting of engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Pull wire off spark plug before you do any maintenance. Also push wire aside so it
does not accidentally contact spark plug.
Air Filter
Normally, clean air cleaner pre-cleaner after every 25
operating hours or every season. Clean the paper
cartridge after every 100 hours or every season. More
frequent cleaning is required when mower is operated
in dusty or dirty conditions. Replace air cleaner parts,
if very dirty.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate engine without
air filter elements; extreme engine wear or
damage will occur.
Note: Tipping mower on wrong side to
service underside of mower may cause
damage to air filters.
1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 9).
Remove key from switch on electric start model.
2. Remove two (2) knobs securing air cleaner cover
to engine (Fig. 12).
3. Lift cover off. Clean cover thoroughly.
4. Carefully remove pre-cleaner. If pre-cleaner is
dirty, carefully wash it in a solution of liquid
soap and warm water. Rinse in clear water.
Allow to dry thoroughly before using.
5. If paper cartridge is dirty, clean the paper filter
by tapping it gently on a flat surface. If very
dirty, replace cartridge.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil pre–cleaner or
paper cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to
clean paper cartridge.
6. Reinstall pre-cleaner over paper cartridge.
Reinstall air cleaner cover and tighten securely
in place with two (2) knobs.
Drain Gasoline
1. Stop engine and wait for engine to cool. Pull
wire off spark plug (Fig. 9). Remove key from
switch on electric start model.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• If gasoline is spilled on a hot engine, it
could ignite.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with burning gasoline could cause
serious personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Drain gasoline from a cold engine only.
2. Remove cap from fuel tank (Fig. 7) and use
pump-type syphon to drain fuel into clean gas
can.
Note: This is the only procedure
recommended for draining fuel.
Change Engine Oil
Change oil after the first 5 operating hours and then
after every 50 hours or every season. Change oil
while engine is warm.