ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
To ensure 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 cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Ensure 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.
IN=LINE FUEL FILTER
The fue! filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
1.With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.
2.Place newfuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3.Ensure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.
4.Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line.
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CLEANING
•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all 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
Steering System, Dash, | ! _CAUTION:Pinchlb |
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•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 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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