1.Pull up on air filter 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.
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 deterio- ration of the cartridge. Do not oil car- tridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge.
Handle
Cover
Cartridge
Base | Tabs |
| |
| Slots |
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.
1.Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube as- sembly off engine.
2.Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.
3.Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cool- ing fins.
4.To reassemble, reverse above pro- cedure.
Screws | Blower Housing | |
Screws | ||
| ||
Dipstick Tube | Air Screen | |
Assembly |
|
Spark
EnginePlug
Cooling Fins
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 fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu- retor, 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 carbu- retor.
3.Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.
4.Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line.
Clamp | Clamp |
|
Fuel Filter
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 auto-
motive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis- sion 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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