o Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and securewith knob(s).
iMPORTANT: Petroleumsolvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to cleanthe cartridge. They may cause deteriorationof the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry car- tridge_
Cover
Knob
Cover _@ | Cartridge |
Foam _'\Paper
_'_Base
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 stubborn dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOUNG FiNS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.
o Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine.
o Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of
dirt.........
o Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.
°To reassemble, reverse above proce- dure.
Screws Blower Housing
air screen
DipstickTube
Assembly
P,lug
Engine Cooling
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.
o Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor_
°Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clam.
_uelFilter
CLEANING
o Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
•Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recornnlend 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 carl result in a shortened engine life.
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