Air q
Cover (Both Sides)
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
•Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
•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 pre-cleaner over cartridge.
•Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
•Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.
•Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor.
•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
•Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, 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
Plate
Wing Nut
Foam
Air Scre_
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,
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 positio n 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 gasoline.
CLEANING
•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.
•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasotine, oil, etc.
•Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.
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