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AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every t00 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs firsL

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions,,

-Remove knob(s) and cover,

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

oSlide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

oWash it in liquid detergent and water,.

oSqueeze it dry in a ciean c{oth,

oSaturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, al_sorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil,,

-If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cteaner°

-Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

°Remove cartridge nuL

Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor_ Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor°

Clean ca rtridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

. Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure with knob(s)

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT

USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE

COVER KNOB_

COVER

CARTRIDGE NUT

 

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FOAM

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PRE.CLEANER--_-__

CARTRIDGE

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 19)

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 19)

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

oRemove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine.

-Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt,

oUse compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.,

°To reassemble, reverse above procedure,,

SCREWS

BLOWER HOUSING

SCREWS

AIR SCREEN

DIPSTICK TUBE

ASSEMBLY

SPARK

PLUG

ENGINE

COOLING FINS

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FIG. 18

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Contents IIIII/1//1/1//I/I/11 Safety Rules Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Product SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentINDEX Performance Accessories AN Attach EntsContents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck Brake System FIGo 7CHECKLISTInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging orLock OperationKnow Your Tractor OperatroTo Move Forward and Backward See HOW to USE Your TractorCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig OperatuoBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsImportant should Your Transmission Require ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Hydrostatic Transmission Warm UPMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsReptaceSparkPlug Lubrication ChartRegularservice General RecommendationsBlade Removal See Fig Customer ResponTractor Brake OperationTransaxle Cooling BatteryTo Clean Battery and Terminals BeltsAIR Filter See Fig Clean AIR Screen See FigTo Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeViuffler CleaningOusto E ESPONS! Lities Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake To Level Mower Housing SERVmCE and AdjustmentsTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Service ANAdjustments See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Motion Control Lever See Fig Transmission RemovaijreplacementINTERL.OCKS and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbFinal Setting Service a AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Preliminary SettingEngine StorageOther Cause Correction TRO Leshooting POmNTSCausecorrection Troubleshootung Pounts