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. Service air cleaner more

often under dusty conditions. See Engine Manual.

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 SYSTEM

Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and

engine damage.

 

Air Screen

Clean out chaff

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) atthe beginning of each

mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Sparkptug

type and gap setting are shown in "PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

IN=LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob-

structing fuel flow to carburetor, 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.

CLEANING

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of alt foreign matter.

Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of drive.

_, CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and movable parts

Clutch/brake pedal

Clean top side

Steering

Plate

 

 

CAUTION:

S;_eeringSystem, Dash,

_

Pinch

Fender and Mower Uot Shown

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Points

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 or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission are

covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission wilt shorten the useful life of

your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf

blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

Fuel "Filter

3.Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

4.Immediatetywipe up anyspilled gasoline.

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