•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre- cleaner.
•Reinstall
•Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
• Remove cartddge nut.
,,Carefully remove cartddge to prevent debds from entering carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent debds from
entering carburetor.
•Clean cartddge 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 usedto clean the cartddge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry car- tddge.
Cover
Knob
CoverCartridge
Nut
Fre°a.r_leaner_ Cartridge
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CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from over- heating. Clean with a wire brush or com- pressed air to remove dirt and stubbom dded gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine coolingfins to prevent engine damage from overheating.
•Remove screws from blower housing and lift housingand dipsticktube assembly off engine.
•Cover oilfill openingto prevent entry of dirt.
•Use compressed air or stiffbdstle brush to thoroughlyclean engine coolingfins.
•To reassemble, reverse above proce- dure.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace.corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 5 of this manual.
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- tor, replacement is required.
•With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.
•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor.
•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.
•Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line.
Screws Blower Housing
Fuel Rlter
CLEANING
air screen
Di
Assembly
Plug
Engine Cooling
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•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 automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the elec- trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure- tor are covered to keep water out.Water_ in engine can result in a shortened engine life.
