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6. Raise the left side of the lawn mower to drain the oil

into the drain pan.

Note: You can also remove the oil from the crankcase

using an oil extractor.

7. Lower the left side of the lawn mower.

8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the

cap clockwise until it is tight.

9. Recycle the used oil according to local codes.

10. Fill the crankcase to the Full line on the dipstick with

fresh oil. Refer to the Filling the Crankcase with Oil

on page 8.

11. Wipe up any spilled oil.

12. Connect the wire to the spark plug.

Maintaining the Cutting Blade

Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts

cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades.

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 10).

3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to

Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter

on page 18.

4. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side (Fig. 20).

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Figure 20

1. Blade

2. Blade bolt and lock

washer

3. Accelerator

Inspecting the Blade

Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear,

especially where the flat and the curved parts meet

(Fig. 21A). Because sand and abrasive material can wear

away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of

the blade, check the blade before using the lawn mower. If

you notice a slot or wear (Figs. 21B and 21C), replace the

blade; refer to Removing the Blade on page 17.

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Figure 21

1. Sail

2. Flat part of blade

3. Wear

4. Slot formed

Note: For the best performance, install a new blade before

the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any

small nicks to maintain the cutting edge.

Danger

A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece

of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s

or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal

injury or death.

• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or

damage.

• Replace a worn or damaged blade.

Removing the Blade

1. Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a thickly

padded glove.

2. Remove the blade bolt, the lock washer, the

accelerator, and the blade (Fig. 20).

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