Maintenance Tips

• Brush the mower with a broom after each use
• Once the mower stops running completely, remove caked of grass with a gloved hand.
• Once or twice a year, thoroughly clean the mower.
• Either unplug the mower or empty the gas tank. Turn the mower on its side and remove dirt and dried-on grass.
• Scrub with a soft brush and soapy water, then rinse with a garden hose

• Once or twice a year replace or clean the mower's filter.
• Wash plastic foam filters with warm soapy water. Air dry then lightly coat with 2 tablespoons of mower oil.

• Once a year, when hanging the mower's oil, replace the spark plug.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire, then remove the existing plug with a wrench or pliers.
• Write down the code on the existing plug before purchasing a new one.

• Dull Blade tear, rather than cut grass.
• Have the blades sharpened after every 8-12 hours of use.
• Keep a second blade handy in case one goes dull.

• At the end of the season, empty the fuel tank by letting the engine run until it's out of gas.
• Use the oil drain plug to drain the engine oil into a recycling container.
• Refill the oil reservoir according to manufacturer's guidelines