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CUSTOMER FIIESPONS B UT ES
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. '17)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating° Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers,,
COVER",",
CARTRIDGE
PLATE
SEAL
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 17)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating Engine blower housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See"TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual)
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FIG. 18
COOLING FINS (BOTH SIDES)
AIR SCREEN
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
FIG. 17
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
o Remove wing nut and cover.
oRemove seat and cartridge plate
TO SERVICE
•Slide foam
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every I00 hours of operation, whichever comes first, Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manuat.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)
The fuel fitter should be replaced once each season. If fuet filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required..
oWith engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.
. Ptace new fuel filter in position in fuel fine with arrow pointing towards carburetor
oBe sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are property positioned
o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline
CLAMP .._ | ,,. | CLAMP |
oWash it in liquid detergent and water.
Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
°Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
oGently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dis- lodge dirt. Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this wilt damage the cartridge Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartddge_
oReinstall the
•Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and seat..
oInstall the air cleaner cover and wing nut. Tighten wing nut 1/2 turn to I full turn after nut contacts cover. Do not overtighten.
FUEL FILTER
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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 automotive type wax_
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water ouL Water in engine
19can result in a shortened engine life
