8.Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil at =FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten
cap onto the tube securely when finished.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam
Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.
1. Remove knobs and cover.
TO SERVICE
2.Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
3.Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
4.Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
1.Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
2.Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure with knobs.
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.
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other extemal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.
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.
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_Clamp
Fuel Filter
Foam __
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 stubbom dded gum fibers.
CLEANING
of all foreign matter.
i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
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
20 engine life.
