Ariens 96136000600, A149K21 (96136000600) Owner’s Manual

A149K21

(96136000)

Owner's Manual

426040 Rev. 2 03.31.10 BY

• EspaSol, p. 18

Printed in U.S.A.

Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4

Product Specifications .............................. 4

Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 5

Operation ............................................... 6-9

Maintenance Schedule ........................... 10

Maintenance ...................................... 10-12

Service and Adjustments ........................ 13

Storage .............................................. 14-15

Troubleshooting ................................. 15-16

Repair Parts....................................... 32-33

Warranty ................................................. 36

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in

serious injury or death.

_:kLook for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions, It means

CAUTIONH! BECOME ALERT[!!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

A WARNING; In order to prevent ac-

cidental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot come in contact
with plug,

AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle components

contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of Californiato cause cancerand birthdefects

or other reproductive harm.

AWARNING" Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

_1,CAUTION" Muffler and other engine

parts become extremely hot during

operation and remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid severe burns on

contact, stay away from these areas.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.

• Do not put hands orfeet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions, to oper-

ate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked upand thrown by blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

- Do not operate the mower when bare-

foot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear substantial foot wear.

• Do not pull mower backwards unless

absolutely necessary, Always look down
and behind before and while moving

backwards.

° Never direct discharged material toward

anyone, Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction, Material
may richochet back toward the opera-
tor. Stop the blade when crossing gravel

surfaces.

• Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety protective devices in place.

• See manufacturer's instructions for
proper operation and installation of

accessories. Only use accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer.

• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning the

mower or unclogging the chute.

° Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until

the blade comes to complete stop before

removing grass catcher.

• Mow only in daylight orgood artificial

2 light.

* Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohot or drugs.

• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a

firm hold on the handle; walk, never run.

* Disengage the self-propelled mech-

anism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine.

- If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibra-

tion is generally a warning of trouble,

• Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating

mower.

II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip&

fall accidents which can resultin severe
injury. All slopes require extra caution. If

you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow across the face of slopes: never

up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.

° Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

• Do not trim near drop-offs,ditches or
embankments. The operator couldlose
footing orbalance,

• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.

° Do notmow on wet grass. Reduced

footing could cause slipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidentscan occur if the operator

isnot alertto the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activity.Never assume

that children will remain where you last
saw them.

• Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area,

• Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small children.

• Never allow children to operate the
machine.

° Useextra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision,

IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline.

Gasoline is extremely flammable and the

vapors are explosive.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.

• Use only an approved container.

° Never remove gas cap or add fuel with

the engine running. Allow engine to cool
before refueling.

• Never refuel the machine indoors.

• Never store the machine or fuel contain-

er where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater or
on other appliances.

• Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on
atruck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.

Always place containers on the ground

away from your vehicle before filling.

• Remove gas-powered equipment from

the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then

refuel such equipment with a portable

container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.

° Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim

of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.

• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change

clothing immediately.

• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas

cap and tighten securely.

V. GENERAL SERVICE

° Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-
ment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.

° Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the engine is running,

3

Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

,&WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (ifany). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar taws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Do not change the engine governor set-
ting or overspeed the engine.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.

Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:

Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.5 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces
Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE t0W-30 (below 32°F)

Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030")

Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft, Ibs.

• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the fawn mower
housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

Readtheseinstructionsandthismanualin

itsentiretybeforeyouattempttoassemble
oroperateyournewlawnmower.

Operator MOWING
controlbar

IMPORTANT"Thislawnmowerisshipped
WITHOUTOILORGASOLINEintheengine.

Yournewlawnmowerhasbeenassem-
bledatthefactorywiththeexceptionof

thosepartsleftunassembledforshipping
purposes.Toensuresafeandproper UP

operation of your lawn mower, all parts
and hardware you assemble must be tight-

ened securely, Use the correct tools as _f_
necessary to ensure proper tightness. All
parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to complete the assembly have

been placed in the parts bag,

TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON

1. Remove loose parts includedwith

mower.

2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down fiat,

3, Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle,

4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thoroughly for additional

loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandle carefullyso

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

1. Raise handles until lower handle section
locks into place in mowing position.

2. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle section into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.

3. Remove handle padding holding Vinyl

operator presence control bar to upper bindinc

handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD-

JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

1. Putgrass catcher frame intograss bag

with rigidpart ofbag onthe bottom.

Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top.

2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE: If vinylbindings are too stiff, hold

them in warm water for afew minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or

discharging, see 'q'O CONVERT MOWER"
in the Operation section of this manual,

POSITION

Upper

handle

Handle

knob

Lowerhandle

Frame

handle

Frame

opening

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize

yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for
future reference.

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the
product. Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

-Operator presence control bar

Starter
handle Gasoline filler cap

Grass

Air filter

Engine oil Housing

with dipstick

Mulcher door

adjuster

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

(on each wheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute and the U,S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission. _WARNING: The blade turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar- must
be held down to the handle to start the

engine. Release to stop the engine,

Mutcher door - allows conversion to
discharging or bagging operation,

Starter handle - used for starting engine.

Theoperationofanylawn

mower can result in foreign

objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe

safety glasses or eye shields while oper-
ating your lawn mower or performing any
adjustments or repairs. We recommend a
standard safety glasses orwide vision safety
mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED

Engine speed was set at the factory for

optimum performance. It is not adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_I,CAUTION: Federalregulationsrequire

an engine controlto be installedon this
lawn mower in orderto minimize the

riskofblade contactinjury,Do not under

any circumstancesattempt to defeatthe
function of the operatorcontrol. The blade
turns when the engine is running.
° Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start
and operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit

your requirements. Medium position is
best for most lawns.

• To change cutting height, squeeze ad-
juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel

up or down to suit your requirements. Be

sure all wheels are in the same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when
plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-
position adjusters (ifso equipped) allow lever

to be positioned between the plate tabs.
LEVERBACKWARD Platetab

TO LOWERMOWER

eye damage. Always wear

• To convert to mulching or discharging
operation, remove grass catcher and

close rear door.

Pivot )ins Rear Grass

Catcherframehook
SIDE DISCHARGING

• Rear door must be closed.

• Open mulcher door and install dis-
charge deflector under door as shown.

• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.

• To convert to mulching or bagging opera-

tion, discharge deflector must beremoved

and mutcher door must be closed.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

1. Rear door closed.

2. Mulcherdoor closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

1. Grasscatcher installed.

2. Mulcherdoor closed.

FOR StDE DISCHARGING -

1. Rear door closed.

_ Discharge deflector installed.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without rear door closed, clipping deflector

or approved grass catcher in place. Never
attempt to operate the lawn mower with the
rear door removed or propped open.

catcher

handle

LEVERFORWARDTO RAISEMOWER Lever

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging

or discharging:
REAR BAGGING

• Lift rear door of the lawn mower and
place the grass catcher frame hooks

onto the door pivot pins.

/

Openmulcherdoor

Install

discharge

7 deflector

MOWER IS NOW READY FOR

DISCHARGING OPERATION

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1. Liftup on grass catcher using the
frame handle.

2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower handle.

3. Empty clippings from bag.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty-
ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.

i_1_\ Grass

_,.__. c_._ catcher

"k_; ...._ _ _ frame

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in
the engine. For type and grade of oil to

use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance

section of this manual.
A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with

oil, or itwill smoke heavily from the muffler
on startup.

1. Be sure lawnmower is level

2. Remove oil dipstick from oil_l spout.

3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container

down the oil fill spout into the engine.

NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only t8 oz.
due to residual oil in engine from the
manufacturers 100% quality testing.

When changing oil you may need 20 oz.

4. Insert and tighten dipstick.

IMPORTANT:

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions. See 'qO

CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual,

filler cap

oil cap

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.

Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-

ness.

_, CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.
_, CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels

(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha-
nol) can attract moisture which leads to

separation and formation of acids during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30
days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Usefresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanentdamage may occur.

TO STOP ENGINE
° To stop engine, release operator pres-

ence controlbar.

TO START ENGINE
NOTE: Due to protectivecoatingson the

engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the product

and should be considered normal.
NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an

automatic choke system. No priming or

chokingis required before starting.

• To start engine, hold operator presence

control bar down to the handle and pull
starter handle quickly. Donot allow

............starter rope to Snap back. ............

MOWING TIPS
_, CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher
blade attachments onyour mower. Such

attachmentsare hazardous, witIdamage
your mower and couldvoid your warranty.

• Under certainconditions,such as very

tall grass, it may be necessaryto raise
the heightof cut to reduce pushingeffort

and to keep from ovedoadfngthe engine
and leaving clumpsofgrass clippings.

It may also be necessary toreduce

ground speed and/or runthe lawn

mower overthe area a secondtime.

• For extremely heavy cutting,reducethe
width of cut by ovedappingpreviously

cut path and mow slowly.

• For better grass bagging and most cut-
ting conditions, the engine speed should

be set in the FAST position.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can
become filled with dirt and dust with use

and catchers will collect less grass. To
prevent this, regularly hose catcher off
with water and let dry before using.

• Keep top of engine around starter clear
and clean of grass clippings and chaff.

This will help engine air flow and extend

engine life.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the
Maintenance sectfon of this manual.

• The special mulching blade will recut
the grass clippings many times and
reduce them fn size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into

the grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass wiUbiodegrade quickly to
provide nutrfents for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)
speed as this will provide the best recur-

......ting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and
interferes with the mulching action. The

best tfme to mow your lawn is the early
afternoon. At this tfme the grass has

dried, yet the newly cut area willnot be
exposed to direct sunlight.

• For best results, adjust the lawn mower
Cuttingheight so that the lawn mower

cuts off only the top one-third of the

grass blades. Ifthe lawn is overgrown
it wiltbe necessary to raise the height of

cut to reduce pushfng effort and to keep
from overloading the engine and leaving
clumpsof mulched grass. For extremely

heavy grass, reduce your width of cut
by overlapping previously cut path and

mow slowly.

MAX1/3

• Certain types of grass and grass
conditionsmay require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely
hide the clippings. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) to
the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week
then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting
and graining of the lawn.

MAINTENANCE

Check for Loose Fasteners

_ €lean I Inspect Catcher *

Check Tires

_ Check Drive Wheels *"

Clean Lawn Mower ****

M Clean under Drive Cover "**

O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***

i Check ! Sharpen / Replace BJade

IR[[ILubrication .......

Clean and Recharge, Battery **

Check Engine Oil level

=,Change Engine Oil .......

Clean Air Filter

UlllUl i

Grass

_iIn_peotM,ft,er ........

N Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer

* (if so equipped)

** Electric-Start mowers

*** Power-Propeiled mowers

**** Use a scraper

to clean under deck

BEFORE AFTER EVERY

EACH EACH 10

USE USE HOURS

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EVERY EVERY

25HOURS 100 BEFORE

OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE

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1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy toad or in high outdoor temperatures.
:2=Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - Replace blades more oftenwhen mowing in sandy soil.
4 -Charge 48 hours at end of season.
5 - And after each 5 hours of use.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on thislawn mower does not

cover items thathave been subjected to
operatorabuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty,operator must

maintain unit as instructed in thismanual.

Some adjustments will needto be made

periodically to properly maintain your unit,

At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments

described inthe Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.

• At least once a year, replace the spark
plug, clean or replace air filter element
and check blade for wear. A new spark
plug and clean!new air filter element
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.

• Fellow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

° Check engine oil level.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated

(See "LUBRICATION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

adjuster (on

each wheel)

Engine oil

(_) Mulcher

door hinge

(_ Rear door

(_ Handle bracket mountingpins

_ Spray lubricant

See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section,

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
attract dust and dirtthat willshorten thelife of

the self-lubricating bearings. Ifyoufeelthey
must belubricated, use only a dry,powdered

0graphite type lubricant sparingly.

1

Wheel

hinge

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when per-
forming any maintenance.

TIRES
* Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rubber,

o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.

BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be kept

arp. Replace bent or damaged blades.

CAUTION: Use only a replacement
btade approved by the manufacturer of
your mower, Using a bFadenot approved
by the manufacturer of your mower is
hazardous, could damage your mower and
void your warranty.

TO REMOVE BLADE

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.

2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air filter and carburetor are up.

3. Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from

turning when removing blade bolt,

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

4. Remove blade boit by turning counter-
clockwise.

5, Remove blade and attaching hardware

(bolt, lockwasher and hardened washer).

TO REPLACE BLADE

1. Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
withthe raised lugs on the adapter,

2. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (oppo-
site sharp edge) is uptoward the engine.

3. Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into

blade adapter and crankshaft.

4, Use block of wood between blade and

lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade bolt, turning clockwise.

, The recommended tightening torque is

35-40 ft. Ibs,

Crankshaft

Lookwasher

Blade

Blade
bolt

washer Trailing

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated,

If bolt needs replacing, replace only with
approved boif shown in the Repair Parts

section of this manual.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-
ening the blade - but if you do, be sure

the blade is balanced. An unbalanced

blade wil_ cause eventual damage to lawn
mower or engine,

• The blade can be sharpened with a file
or on a grinding wheel. Do notattempt
to sharpen while on the mower,

• To check blade balance, drive a nail into
a beam or wall Leave about one inch of

the straight nail exposed. Place center
hole of blade over the head of the nail,

If blade is balanced, itshoutd remain in
a horizontal position. If either end of the
blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

GRASS CATCHER
° The grass catchermay be hosed with

water, but must be drywhen used.

• Check your grass catcher oftenfor dam-

age or deterioration. Through normal
use it will wear. Ifcatcher needs replac-
ing, replace only with approved replace-
ment catcher shown inthe Repair Parts

section of this manual. Give the lawn
mower model number when ordering.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detel"gentoil rated

with APt service classification SJ-SL,

Seleotthe oi!'sSAEviscosity grade according
to your expected operating temperature.

SAEVISCOSITYGRADES

Ill"

TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPt_CTED BEFORE N_(T OIL CHANGE

Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year ifthe

lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in
one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each five (5)

hours of continuoususe. Tighten oil plug
securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to

drain oil, empty fuel tank by running en-

gine until rue! tank is empty.

tl