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Question posted by ajhontz90 on August 31st, 2014

I Have Oil Leaking Out Of The Air Filter.

There is a line leading into the the air filter that the oil is leaking out of what do i need to do to fix it?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on August 31st, 2014 2:10 PM

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Operation Manual - Page 1

..., & TB280 ES WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Self Propelled Mower...

Operation Manual - Page 2

... observed from the operating position The engine manufacturer is relative to the most recent product information available at the rear of product specifications for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at the time of this page. We want to ensure your new equipment, please locate...

Operation Manual - Page 3

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Operation Manual - Page 5

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Operation Manual - Page 6

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Operation Manual - Page 9

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Operation Manual - Page 11

... not mulching. See Fig. 3-7. Side Mulching Plug 1 2 A Figure 3-7 2. b. Adjustments Cutting Height There is moved outward). 2. b. Move lever to attach grass catcher: a. Side Discharge Chute Your mower is closed. 1 3 Low Wheel Higher Higher 2 1 3 Figure 3-10 Lower Section 3 - Lower the mulching plug. Release rear discharge door to side discharge, make sure grass catcher...

Operation Manual - Page 12

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Operation Manual - Page 13

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Operation Manual - Page 14

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Operation Manual - Page 15

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Operation Manual - Page 16

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Operation Manual - Page 17

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Operation Manual - Page 18

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Operation Manual - Page 19

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Operation Manual - Page 20

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Operation Manual - Page 22

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Operation Manual - Page 24

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Operation Manual - Page 25

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Operation Manual - Page 26

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