CLEAN AiR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed airto remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
MUFFLER
inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) atthe beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Sparkplug type and gap setting are shown in "PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
IN=LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob- structing fuel flowto carburetor, replacement is required.
1.With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.
2.Place new fuet filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3.Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.
4.Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. Clamp
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 automotive
type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission 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.
DECK WASHOUT PORT
Your tractor's deck is equipped with a wash- out port on its surface as part of its deck wash system, it should be utilized after each use.
1.Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach.
iMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor's
discharge chute is directed AWAY from your
house, garage, parked cars, etc. Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.
2.Make sure the PTO (Blade Engage) is not engaged, set the parking brake, and stop the engine.
3.Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
4.Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle.
iMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connec- tion is secure.
5.Turn the water on.
6.While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor,
place the throttle lever in the Fast ",_" position.
IMPORTANT: Recheck the area making certain the area is clear.
7.Move thetractor'sPTO(BtadeEngage)
to the ON position. Remain in the op- erator's position with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned.
8.Move thetractor'sPTO(BladeEngage)
to the OFF position. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor's engine off. Turn the water off.
9.Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from the nozzle washout port.
10.Move the tractor to a dry area, prefer- ably a concrete or paved area. Engage the mower deck PTO to remove excess water and to help dry before putting the tractor away.
,_WARNING: A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you or others to thrown objects from contact with the blade.
Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately, prior to using mower again,
Plug any holes in mower with bolts and Iocknuts,
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