CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TO
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
• Wash 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.
SERVICE CARTRIDGE
Gently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dis-
lodge dirt. Do not wash the paper cartridge or use
pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge.
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.
Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the
paper cartridge.
Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal.
Install the aircleaner cover andwing nut. Tighten wing
nut 1/2 turn to 1full turn after nutcontacts cover. Do not
overtighten.
COVER
CARTRIDGE
PLATE -SEAL
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER _ _CARTRIDGE
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FIG. 17

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18)

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" inthe
Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
COOLING FINS SCREEN
(BOTH SIDES)
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FIG. 18

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace theengine oil filter every season or every other oil
change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one
year.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
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 plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
•With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel 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.
CLAMP
FUE_ ICLAMP
FILTER
FIG. 19

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 out. Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.
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