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ENGINEOIL FILTER
Replacethe engineoil filter every season
or every other oil change if the tractoris used morethan 100 hoursin one year.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Replace
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 SYSTEM
Debris may clog the engine's air cool- ing system. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
1.Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine.
2.Remove cover.
3.Carefully remove air filter cartridge and
4.Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
5.Place new
6.Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover.
7.Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close.
Air Screen
MUFFLER
Clean out chaff and debris
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterio- ration of the cartridge. Do not oil car- tridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge.
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Cartridge
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate 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 carbu- retor, 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 carbu- retor.
3.Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.
4.Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line.
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| Clamp |
Slots |
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Clamp f | _ | _..__ |
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| _- Fuel Filter |
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