Custo E Responsi, Clsaning, Muffler, Spark Plugs

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CUSTO E RESPONSI

	ABR FILTER FOAM PRE-OLEANER (See Fig.	SCREWS
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Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter, Cfean the foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hou rs of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty conditions.

o Remove knob and cover.

oRemove cartridge nut and replace cartridge. o Reassemble and tighten securely.

NOTE.: Do not attempt to clean or oii the paper cartridge. Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every I00 hours of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty conditions.

,Wash foam pre-cteaner in liquid detergent and water.

,Wrap foam pre°cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry.

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BLOWER HOUSING

SCREWS

oLightly coat foam preocleaner with clean engine oil.

Squeeze in towel to remove excess oit. Do not satu- rate.

,InstaII foam pre-cleaner over paper cartridge. - Reassemble cover and secure with knobs.

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ENGINE COOMNG FIiNS

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MUFFLER

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

COVER

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FOAM/iCARTRIDGE PREoCLEANER JL .

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AIR SCREEN (See Fig. I5)

The engine 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.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowin!; season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever come_ first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD ._ UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FBLTER (See Fig. 18)

Fuel filter should be replaced once each season, if fue_filte_ becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re,, placement is required,

=With engine coot, remove filter and plug fuel ]in<; sections,

,Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line.

oBe sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps arc properly positioned,

o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,

FILTER

ENGINE COOUNG FINS (See Fig. t7)

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

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

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

•Remove the screws securing the starter housing and lift housing off engine,

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CLSANING

oClean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

,Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of al! gasoline, oil, etc,

•Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

	o Use compr_ssed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly	We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean you_I
	o Use compr_ssed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly	unit unless the electdcaf system, muffle_, air filter and
	clean engin_ cooling fins.	unit unless the electdcaf system, muffle_, air filter and
	clean engin_ cooling fins.	carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engin_
		carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engin_
	o To reassembi _reverse above procedure.	can result in a shortened engine lifeo
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