Oil Drain Valve
To Open
To Close
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2. Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure.
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 or dry cartridge.
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3.Open drain valve by using a 7/16"
(1 lmm) wrench turning counterclockwise.
4.After oil has drained completely, close the drain valve turning clockwise. Use the 7/16" (11 mm) wrench to apply
a small amount of torque to keep it closed. Do not over tighten.
5.Remove the drain tube and store in a safe place.
6.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.
7.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 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.
Pre-
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.
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter-
nal 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 cool- ing 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 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.
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-
18retor, replacement is required.
