3.Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.
4.To open, pull out on the drain valve.
5.After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing
inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.
6.Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve.
7.Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
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.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
_jHandle
Cover
_rr_ _/Cartridge
Bas_'_Tabs
Slots
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.
| Clean out chaff |
Air Screen | and debris |
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.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Replace
100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
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.
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge.
MUFFLER
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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