Poulan 224110x92e0 User Manual - Page 11

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Be sure lawn mower is on level surface. NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when warm. Catch oil in a suitable container. 3. Remove bottom oil drain plug. 4. After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. 5. Fill engine with oil. (See "ADD OIL" in the Operation section of this manual). 6. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. Screw ASSEMBLE ONE OF THESE LOW POINTS TOWARDS NARROW EDGE OF ELEMENT Lip Element Cup ASSEMBLE SO LIP EXTENDS OVER EDGE OF AIR CLEANER BODY LIP WILL FORM PROTECTIVE SEAL WHEN COVER IS ASSEMBLED Body MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. Drain plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. TO CLEAN AIR FILTER ELEMENT 1. Remove screw. 2. Remove air cleaner carefully to prevent dirt from entering carburetor. 3. Take air cleaner apart and clean air filter element. 4. Wash filter element in liquid detergent and water. 5. Wrap filter element in cloth and squeeze dry. 6. Lightly coat filter element with clean engine oil. Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil. Do not saturate. 7. Reassemble parts and put back on carburetor. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life. 11