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. Replace
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
1.Pull up on airfilter 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.
Handle
Cover
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.
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 airto 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. |
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Air | Scree | Clean out | chaff |
| r_ | and debris |
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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. 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, 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.
3.Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.
4.Immediatelywipe up any spilled gasoline.
Clamp
CLEANING
•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.
•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
•Protect painted surfaces with automotive
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 will shorten the useful life of
your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.
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