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If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so
that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Before you use the lawn mower, make sure that the oil level
is between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the
dipstick (Fig. 7). If the oil level is below the Add mark, add
oil. Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil on page 9.
Cleaning under the Housing
Keep the underside of the housing clean. Be especially
careful to keep the kickers free of debris (Fig. 15).
Figure 15
1. Kickers
Washing Method
1. Move the lawn mower to a flat concrete or asphalt
surface near a garden hose.
2. Attach a quick-disconnect coupling (sold separately) to
the end of the garden hose.
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3. Attach the coupling to the washout fitting (Fig. 16).
1. Washout fitting
2. Quick-disconnect
coupling
4. Turn the water on high.
5. Start the engine and let it run for two minutes.
6. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
7. Turn off the water.
8. Remove the coupling from the washout fitting.
9. Start the lawn mower and let it run for a minute to dry
out the lawn mower and its components.
Note: If the underside of the housing has excessive grass
buildup, connect the hose to the washout fitting, turn the
water on high, and run the lawn mower for 2 minutes. Stop
the lawn mower and turn off the water. Let the lawn mower
soak for 30 minutes. Then turn the water on high again and
run the mower for another 2 minutes.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under the lawn
mower, scrape it clean.
1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 9).
2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to steps 1
through 4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 24.
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Figure 16
3. Garden hose
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