Page 8MAINTENANCERegular careful maintenance is essential for keeping the lawn-mower in good condition.2' Before each use, ensure that all bolts, nuts and screws aretight.2' After each use, allow the mower to cool down before clean-ing off any grass and other debris. Use a brush or com-pressed air and avoid getting water into the engine.2' Never store the mower with petrol in the tank within an en-closed area where it is possible for fumes to reach an open#*9%'(-'08*-;12' When storing for a long period drain the mower of fuel afterthe engine has cooled down. Do this outside to reduce any-!0;'()'@-%')-(9'08!+4')$%+12' F,*"/%'4,%'(!+'*)4%-'4,%'@-04'C',($-0 of use'*".'*)4%-'every'season or every 50 hours of use. The Sump Plug islocated on the underneath of the machine deck.Dispose of waste oil at your local recycling centre.2' Clean the spark plug regularly and change every season.To change the blades:2' Drain the fuel tank by running the mower until the fuel tankis empty and the engine stops.2' Allow the engine to cool and then tip on to its left hand side(air cleaner side uppermost).2' Using gloves to protect your hands, undo the screw and re-move the old blade and replace with a new one in the ordershown on the diagram below.2' ?!/,4%"'4,%'0&-%:1A damaged blade that is out of balance will cause themower to vibrate and may break. Check the condition ofthe blade regularly.:,%6+#&;"%*+"%#7(%30*"(<2' G"&+!8'4,%'@+4%-'&(E%-'*".'-%9(E%'4,%'08("/%'*".'8*8%-'elements.2' ?,%'08("/%'&*"'5%':*0,%.'!"'0(*87':*4%-H'.-!%.'*".'refitted.2' If the paper element is heavily contaminated it should bereplaced using a genuine part from your local dealer.