AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service paper cartridge ever,/ two months or every 25 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
Service paper cartridge more often under dusty conditions°
Replace the paper cartridge ann ually, or after ever,/100 hours of operation°
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
, Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car_ tridge, Handle new cartridge carefully; do not use if the rubber seal is damaged.
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge.
1.Open door (A) on the blower housing to access the air cleaner element (B).
2.Unhook the latch (C) and remove the element°
3.Gently tap the paper element to dislodge dirt.
4.Clean all air cleaner components of any
accumulated dirt or foreign material. Prevent any dirt from entering the throat of carburetor.
5.Install cleaned or new element on the base and secure with latch.
6.Close and latch the door.
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.
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
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 !00 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. Make su re the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Operatingthe 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 create 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 fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob- structing 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.
4.immediatelywipe up anyspilled gasoline.
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