Tenance, Always Wear Safety G Lasses When

TENANCE

AIR SCREEN

TOP AIR

COVE R

FIGURE 25

.03O" (.762 MM)

FEELER GUAGE

SPARK

PLUG

FIGURE 26

HOSE

AMP

HOSE CL

FUEL

FIGURE 27

5. Lubricate Steering and Front Wheels

There is a grease fitting on each front wheel and axle spindle. Use a grease gun to give each grease fitting two shots of extreme pressure lubricating grease (available through your Sears Service Center)(Fig 24 [

6.Oil Pivot Points

Place several drops of SAE 30 off at points where metal parts move against each other, especially:

aHood hinges..

b_ Shifter shaft points.

SEE LUBRICATION CHART, PAGE 19.

7. Clean Air Screen

Air screen (Fig. 25) must allow free-flow of air to prevent engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush, compressed

ai/ orwaterpressure to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum and fibers._

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY G LASSES WHEN

USING COMPRESSED AIR.

DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER, CYLIN-

DER OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE

BURNS.

8. Inspect Muffler

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage (Fig 25)

9o Clean Engine Cooling Fins

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

engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers must be

removed(Fig, 25). Remove bolts to remove side and top covers_ See HOOD REMOVAL, page 21.

[ _ ORDO FINSNOT ASTOUCHCONTACTHOT MUFFLER,MAYCAUSECYLINDERBURNS_ [

Every 100 Hours

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-

FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUST-

MENT OR REPAIR (EXCEPT CARBURE-

TOR). BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING

HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER COMPONENTS.

1o Replace Spark Plugs

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or every 100 hours, whichever comes first. Gap should be set at 0 030" (0. 762 mm). (Fig, 26)..

Z Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge

Refer to page 17o

3o Replace In-Line Fuel Filter

if fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor; replace- ment is required,.

a..With engine cool, remove filter andplug fuelfine sections as removed from both ends of fuel filter (Fig_ 27).

b.Place new fuel filter in position in fuel fine.. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and that fuel line is in proper position in hose clamps..

BESURETHERE ARE NO FUELLINE LEAKS

AND THAT FUEL LINE iS IN PROPER POSI-

TION IN HOSE CLAMPS.

4.Change Engine Oil Filter

a_ Drain crankcase of oil (refer to "CHANGE ENGINE OIL," page 15, through step d)_ Remove old filter (Fig. 19) by turning counterclockwise°

b_ Before installing new filter, apply a thin coating of oil on surface of the rubber seal

cInstall new filter by turning clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 tum_

do Refill crankcase with engine o# (see page 15 for oil specifications). Add an additional 1/2 pint (24 litres) oil for the new filter capacity°

e.Start the engine.. Check for and correct any oil leaks..