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Plug
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
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 stub- born dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage
from overheating.
•Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine.
•Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.
•Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.
•To reassemble, reverse above proce- dure.
•Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
•Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
•Remove cartridge nut.
•Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor.
•Clean cartridge 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 used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deteriora- tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartridge. | _ | Cover Knob |
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cover-
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Screws
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DipstickTube air screen Assembly
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
Plug
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam
100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
•Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE
•Slide foam
•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre- cleaner.
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" section of this manual.
IN-UNE FUEL FILTER
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 carburetor.
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clam.ps are properly positioned. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
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