Use and Care Manual

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6. Screw the spark plug back into the spark plug hole using the spark plug wrench. Do not
over-tighten spark plug. Recommended tightening of spark plug is ½ to ¾ of a turn after spark
plug gasket contacts spark plug hole. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
Maintenance Schedule
Item Action Before
each
use
5 Hours
of use or
first
month
First 25
hours of
use
50 hours
of use or
every 6
months
100 hours
of use or
every year
150 hours of
use or every
two years
Blade Inspect x
Blade
mounti
ng bolt
Inspect x
Engine
oil
Check x
Change x x
2
x x
Air
filter
Check x
Clean x
1
x
1
x
1
Replace x
Grass
bag
Check x
Blade
control
operati
on
Check x x
Spark
plug
Check x
Replace x
Fuel
tank
Clean x
Flywh
eel
brake
pad
Check x
Valve
clearan
ce
Check-
adjust
x
Fuel
line
Check Check every 2 years and replace if necessary
1. Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
2.Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high outside air
temperatures.