Sears 536.25587 owner manual Muffler, AIR Filter See Fig, Spark Plugs, Cleaning

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 21)

"Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean foam pre-cteaner element after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper

cartridge every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first, Service air cleaner mote often under dusty conditions..

e..Remove knobs and air cleaner cover

TO SERVICE FOAM PRE-CLEANER-

•Remove foam pre-cleaner by sliding it off the cartridge.

e Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquiddetergent and water

•Squeeze foam pre_cleaner dry in a clean cloth..

•Saturate foam pre-cleaner in engine oil. Wrapfoam pre- cleaner in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove

ALL EXCESS oil

eReinstall foam pre_cieaner over cartridge.

eReinstall air cleaner cover and tighten knobs securely

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE-

e Remove wing nuts and cover plate..

eRemove cartridge and clean by tapping gently on flat surface..

oIf very dirty, replace or wash in a non-sudsing detergent and warm water solution Rinse thoroughly with water from inside out until water runs clear. Let cartridge dry thoroughly before using.

•Reinstall cartridge, cover plate and wing nuts.

e Reinstall air cleaner cover and tighten knob securely

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS

KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN CAR- TRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRES-

SURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if so equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark p!ug type and gap setting is shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 22)

Fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re- placement is required. Make sure new filter is installed with the IN marking toward the tank and the OUT marking toward the engine Check fuel system components frequently and replace any parts showing wear or cracks

•With engine coo!, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

@Place new fuel filter in positioninfuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

@Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned..

@immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

KNOBS

_CLEANERCOVER

WING NUTS

COVER PL/_TE

CARTRIDGE

Fig. 21

FUEL FILTER

CLAMP

CLAMP

Fig° 22

CLEANING

@Clean engine, battery, seat, transaxle, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

@Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc

@Protect painted surfaces with automotive lype wax,

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water ouL Water in engine can shorten engine life..

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