CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS

KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE

CARTRIDGE, THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF

THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT

USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE,

AIR SCREEN

FIG. 13

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 14)

Remove any dust, dirt or oi from eng=ne cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers must be removed. Remove side panels and hood {See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" n the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual).

MUFFLER

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

SPARKPLUGS

Replace spark p_ugs al the beginning of each mowing season or after every f00 hours of oueration whichever occurs first, Spark plug type and gap setting are snown _, "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINEFUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If rue filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, repla: "_'_ 1<rec dired.

With engine cool. remove filter an{] p_ug fuel une sections,

Place new fue filter _nPosition n fuel line with arrow potnung _owarus carDure[or,

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

Immediately w_pe up any spEuea gasoline.

CLAMP_

CLAMP

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FUEL

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FiG. 15

TOP AIR

ENGINE

COOLING FINS

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CLEANING

Clean engine, battery, sea_ finish e_c. of al oreign matter.

KeeE finished surfaces and wheels free of aNgasoune

eli. etc

_rotect Daln[ea surtaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garaen nose to clean your trac[or unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered [o Keeo water out. Water in engine

can result In a snoneneo engine ire

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AIR GUIDE COVER (BOTH SIDES) \

FIG. t4

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917.25147 specifications

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