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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
AIR CLEANERSERVICE
Improper air cleaner maintenance can cause engine damage.
SERVICE SCHEDULE:
Foam Filter (A, Fig.
conditions.
Paper or Foam/Screen Filters (B, Fig.
Replace once a year or every 100 operating hours, more often if used in extremely dusty conditions.
DO NOT RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER IN- STALLED ON ENGINE.
A. To Service FoamAir Filter (A, Figure5-3)
1. Wash in water and detergent | |
solution and squeeze (don'ttwist) | |
until all dirt is removed. | |
2. | Rinse thoroughly in clear water. |
3. | Wrap in a clean cloth and |
squeeze (don'ttwist) until com- | |
pletely dry. |
A
B
Figure
7.Install new Filter (B) and new nuts. Tighten nuts finger tight and
then turn one (1) more complete turn.
8.Slide foam filter over paper filter.
9.Install cover and wing nuts.
Tighten wing nuts.
TiP: Before tipping mower, install a small plastic sandwich style bag under the gas cap and tighten se- curely. This will virtually eliminate any fuel weepage from the cap. Be
CLEANINGUNDERSIDEOF MOWERDECK
Frequently check, and clean if necessary, the underside of the mower deck. Grass
i WARNING
Mower blades are sharp. When working near blades, wear heavy leather gloves or wrap blades in thick rags to protect yourself from the sharpedges.
4. Saturate with engine oil and |
squeeze (don'ttwist) to distribute oil and remove excess oil.
A.ToRemove and Install Filters
1.Stop engine, wait for parts to stop moving, and disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Remove wing nuts and cover.
3.Slide Filter (A) off Filter (B).
4.Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either is
present, service as described in Service Schedule above.
5.Remove nuts and Filter (B)o Dis- card Filter (B) and nuts (if service is necessary).
6.Clean inside of
TIPPINGMOWERFORSERVICE
When servicing the underside of the mower for any reason, the mower should only be tipped backward on its rear wheels (and securely propped up to prevent it
from failing). Tipping the mower forward or to either side could re-
sult in damage to engine.
WARNING
Before servicingundersideof mower, stop engine, wait for all pads to stop moving, and
disconnect spark plug wire. Failure to follow this instruc-
tion could result in personal injury or propertydamage.
Inspection/Cleaningof Mower Deck
1.Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Tip mower on rear wheels by following
Mower For Service" on this page.
3.Use a plastic or metal scraper to remove grass
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