Spark Plug(s)
Every 200 hours of operation, remove the spark plug(s), check condition, and reset the gap or replace with a new plug(s) as necessary.
•Lift the tractor’s hood and locate the spark plug wire on the front, right area of the engine.
•Carefully pull the spark plug wire boot off of the spark plug.
•Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the base of the plug to keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
•Using a ratchet with a
•Replace the plug if worn, dirty of damaged. Reuse only after resetting the gap as instructed in the following steps.
NOTE: Do not clean the spark plug in a machine using abrasive grit. Some grit could remain in the spark plug and enter the engine causing extensive wear and damage.
•Check the gap using a feeler gauge and adjust, if necessary, by carefully bending the ground electrode. See Figure 16. Set the spark plug gap to
.76 mm (0.030 in.).
Feeler Gauge
Spark Plug
Ground Electrode
Gap
Figure 16
•Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head. Torque the spark plug to 38.0/43.4 N·m (28/32 ft. lb.).
•Place the spark plug wire boot over the spark plug and press until you feel it “click” in place.
Fuel Filter
WARNING: Do not replace the fuel filter when engine is hot.
The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter located on the right side of the engine.
Visually inspect the filter periodically for a
Cleaning the Engine And Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly.
Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys.
Smart Jet™
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system.
Use the Smart Jet™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
1.Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
2.Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), move the shift lever into the neutral position, set the parking brake, and stop the engine.
3.Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor’s Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
4.Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface. See Figure 17.
Hose Coupler |
Water Port |
Figure 17
5.Turn the water on.
6.While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor,
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