AIR Filter, Muffler, Spark Plugs, Cleaning

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Remove cartridge every 25 hours of operation and tap to clean. Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100 hours of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty conditions.

•Remove knobs and cover.

•Remove foam pre-cleaner element by sliding it off of the paper cartridge.

NOTE: Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper cartridge. Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100 hours of operation; more often if used in very dusty or dirty conditions.

•Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water.

•Wrap foam pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry.

•Lightly coat foam pre-cleaner with clean engine oil. Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil. Do not saturate.

•Install foam pre-cleaner over paper cartridge.

•Reassemble cover and tighten knobs securely.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 14)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. Hood and engine blower housing must be removed to clean engine cooling fins.

•Remove hood (See “TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

•Remove screws securing air cleaner body and remove. (Cover carburetor opening to prevent entry of dirt).

•Remove oil fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent entry of dirt.

•Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing off engine.

•Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

•To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

•Be certain carburetor tube, breather tube and gaskets are in place.

SCREW	AIR CLEANER COVER
SCREW
BLOWER	SCREWS
HOUSING
SCREW
COOLING FINS	GASKETS
COOLING FINS

BREATHER

CYLINDERTUBE HEAD

COVER

CARBURETOR TUBE

SPARK

PLUG

MUFFLER

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

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs 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 (See Fig. 15)

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

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

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

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

FUEL

FILTER

FIG. 15

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 to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

FIG. 14