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
procedure. |
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| BlowerHousing |
Screws _ |
Dipstick Tube _ Air Screen
Assembly
Spark
Plug
Engine Cooling Fins
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam
every 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.
•Reinstall
•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 _
Co ve
_ | _JNut |
Foam Pre- |
|
waper | |
Bas@ | cartridge |
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler
and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create 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"
section of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel finer 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 clamps are properly positioned.
•Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Clamp
Fuel Filter _
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