Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.
1. Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
2.Slide foam
3.Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
4.Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
5.Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
6.Reinstall
7.Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
1.Remove cartridge nut.
2.Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor.
Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor.
3.Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
4. 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
Nut
Cartridge
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 stubborn dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.
1.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
2.Remove hex bolts from blower housing and lift housing off engine.
3.Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.
4.Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.
5.To reassemble, reverse above procedure.
Hex | _ousing |
Bolts _T_._:_ | Bolts |
Oil Fill/ | - " |
Dipstick Tube | Air |
',.Spark
Plug
Engine Cooling Fins
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) 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 filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- tor, replacement is required.
1.With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.
2.Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3.Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.
4.Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Clamp
Fuel Filter
CLEANING
•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 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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