4.Cleanall air cleanercomponentsof any accumulateddirt or foreign material,
IN-LINEFUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob- structing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.
1o With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections°
2, Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line
with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3o Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.
4.Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,
Prevent any dirt from entering the throat of carburetor.
5.Install cleaned or new element on the base and secure with latch.
6.Close and latch the door,
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.
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
To ensure proper cooling, make surethe grass screen, cooling fins, and other external sur- faces of the engine are kept clean at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.
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) 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.
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CLEANING
,Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.
•Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of drive.
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,Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc_
•Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive 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 tracton Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower°
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