CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 21)
"Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean foam
cartridge every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first, Service air cleaner mote often under dusty conditions..
e..Remove knobs and air cleaner cover
TO SERVICE FOAM PRE-CLEANER-
•Remove foam
e Wash foam
•Squeeze foam pre_cleaner dry in a clean cloth..
•Saturate foam
ALL EXCESS oil
eReinstall foam pre_cieaner over cartridge.
eReinstall air cleaner cover and tighten knobs securely
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE-
e Remove wing nuts and cover plate..
eRemove cartridge and clean by tapping gently on flat surface..
oIf very dirty, replace or wash in a
•Reinstall cartridge, cover plate and wing nuts.
e Reinstall air cleaner cover and tighten knob securely
IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS
KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN CAR- TRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRES-
SURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if so 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 use, whichever comes first. Spark p!ug type and gap setting is shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 22)
Fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re- placement is required. Make sure new filter is installed with the IN marking toward the tank and the OUT marking toward the engine Check fuel system components frequently and replace any parts showing wear or cracks
•With engine coo!, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.
@Place new fuel filter in positioninfuel 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.
KNOBS
_CLEANERCOVER
WING NUTS
COVER PL/_TE
CARTRIDGE
Fig. 21
FUEL FILTER
CLAMP
CLAMP
Fig° 22
CLEANING
@Clean engine, battery, seat, transaxle, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.
@Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc
@Protect painted surfaces with automotive lype wax,
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water ouL Water in engine can shorten engine life..
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