CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
•Slide foam
•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.
TO 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
Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal.
Install the air cleaner cover and wing nut. Tighten wing nut 1/2 turn to 1full turn after nut contacts cover. Do not
overtighten.
COVER
CARTRIDGE
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.
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 3 of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel 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 |
PLATE
FOAM
| pointing | towards carburetor. |
• | Be sure | there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are |
| properly | positioned. |
• | Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. | |
_CARTRIDGE |
G
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)
\
CLAMP
FUE_ | I | CLAMP |
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.
FIG. 18
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