ENGINEOIL FILTER

Replacetheengineoilfiltereveryseasonor every otheroil changeif thetractoris used morethan 100hoursin one year,,

AIR FILTER

"(our enginewilt not run properly using a dirtyair filter. Servicepapercartridgeevery

100 hours of operationor every season, whicheveroccursfirst.

Serviceair cleanermoreoftenunderdusty conditions.

1o Removecover,

2.Carefullyremoveair filter cartridgeand pre-cleanerfrom baser

3.Clean base carefullyto preventdebris fromfalling intocarburetor.

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.

 

Clean out chaff

Air Screer_

and debris

 

Knobs Cartridge

MUFFLER

"Pre-Cleaner

,ver

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge,

4.Place new pre-cteaner and cartridge firmly in base.

5.Replace cover.

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.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating, Clean with awire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers°

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 ever,/100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first, Spark plug

type and gap setting are shown in"P RODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual,

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season_ If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob- structi ng fuel flow to carbureto r, 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.

4o Immediately wipe up anyspilled gasoline.

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917.28914 specifications

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