CLEAN A_R SCREEN (See Fig, 15)
Ar screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheatin G C_ean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove did and stubborn dded gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig, 17)
Remove any dust, di_ or oil frem engine cooling fns to prevent engine damage from overheating°
oRemove screws from blower housing and iifl housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine
o Cover oi{ fill opening to prevent entry d did
oUse compressed air or stiff br stle brush to tt_o_eugMy clean engine cooiing fins_
To reassembie, reverse above pracedure
SCREWS | BLOWER ROUSING |
SPARK
PLUG
ENGINE COOUNG F_NS
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Inspect and replace co_roded muffter and spark arrester (f equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
first. Spark p_ug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD° UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
}N-LINE FUEL F}LTER (See Fig, 18)
The fueI %er shoud be replaced once each season. _ffuet filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required
,With engine coo_, remove fiiter and plug fuel Iine sections.
Ptace new fuei fiiter in position in fuel Ine with arrew pc nting towards carburetor
Be sure there are no rue! iine _eaks and c_amps are properly positioned.
o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline
CLAMP
NG, 18
•Ciean engine, battery, seal finish, etc. of all foreign matter_
oKeep finished sudaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, elc_
o Protect painted sudaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recornmend using a garden hose to e_eanyour tractor unless the eiectricaJ system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep wa£er ouL Water in engine can result in a shodened engine ire.
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