AINTENANC£

SPARK PLUGS (See Fig. 17)

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

IN,,LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

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

With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

Place new fuel filter in position ir_fuel line_

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

Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline

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FUEL FILTER

FIG. 18

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 unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and car- buretor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

 

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

&

 

Depress clutctl/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place

motion

control lever in "NEUTRAL"

position.

Place

attachment clutch

in "DISENGAGED"

position,

Turn

ignition

key "OFF"

and remove key.

 

Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug,

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig, 19)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of unit

Remove mower blade drive belt from engine pulley only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" through step removing belt from engine pulley).

Remove retainer spring from clutch rod; pull clutch rod out of clutch lever.

Pull retainer springs out of rear suspension trunnions Remove rear suspension trunnions from lift brackets.

Pull retainer springs from front hinge pins

Remove hinge pins attaching parallel link to mower and front axle

Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor,

IMPORTANT: IF AN AT-rACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR, THE R.H. AND L.H. SUS-

PENSION ARMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR.

CLUTCH

CLUTCHLEVERRETAINER SPRING

CLUTCH

ROD

RETAINER

SPRINGS

PARALLEL

TRUNNION

LIFT

ENGINE

HINGE

BRACKET

PULLEY

FINS

FIG. 19

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917.25736 specifications

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