Cleaning, Engine Cooling Fins, Muffler, Spark Plugs

1.Pull up on air ﬁlter cover handle and rotate towards engine.

2.Remove cover.

3.Carefully remove air ﬁlter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base.

4.Clean base carefully to prevent debris

from falling into carburetor.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

5.Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge ﬁrmly in base.

6.Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover.

7.Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterio- ration of the cartridge. Do not oil car- tridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge.

Handle

Cover

Cartridge

Pre-cleaner

Base	Tabs
	Tabs
	Slots

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling ﬁns to prevent engine damage from overheating.

1.Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube as- sembly off engine.

2.Cover oil ﬁll opening to prevent entry of dirt.

3.Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cool- ing ﬁns.

4.To reassemble, reverse above pro- cedure.

	Screws	Blower Housing
	Screws	Screws
		Screws
	Dipstick Tube	Air Screen
	Assembly

Spark

EnginePlug

Cooling Fins

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded mufﬂer and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a ﬁre hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) 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 “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel ﬁlter should be replaced once each season. If fuel ﬁlter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel ﬂow to carbu- retor, replacement is required.

1.With engine cool, remove ﬁlter and plug fuel line sections.

2.Place new fuel ﬁlter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor.

3.Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

4.Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line.

Clamp	Clamp

Fuel Filter

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, ﬁnish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Keep ﬁnished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with auto-

motive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis- sion are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.