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Replacing the Air Filter
Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently
in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 10.
1. Rotate the air filter
cover to remove it.
2. Replace the air filter.
3. Install the cover.
Changing the Engine Oil
Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating
hours; change ityearly 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 10.
1. Remove the
dipstick.
Lubricating the Wheel
Gears
1. Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and
remove the rear wheels.
2. Apply a lubricating ,,//._;
oil to the inner and outer _;
sides of the gear as
shown.
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3. Install the rear wheels.
2. Tip the mower onto
its right side 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.)
4. Install the dipstick securely.
5. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
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