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CLEAN AiR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff
to prevent engine damage from overheating.
Clean with awire brush orcompressed airto
remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
MUFFLER
inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create
a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) atthe beginning ofeach
mowing season or after every 100 hours of
operation, whichever occurs first. Sparkplug
type and gap setting areshown in"PROD UCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
IN=LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once each
season. Iffuel filter becomes clogged, ob-
structing fuel flowto carburetor, replacement
is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuet filter inposition in fuel line
with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Clamp
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
or pressure washer to clean your tractor
unless the engine and transmission are
covered to keep water out. Water in engine
or transmission will shorten the useful life of
your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf
blower to remove grass, leaves and trash
from tractor and mower.
DECK WASHOUT PORT
Your tractor's deck is equipped with awash-
out port onits surface as part of its deck wash
system, it should be utilized after each use.
1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot
on your lawn, near enough to a water
spigot for your garden hose to reach.
iMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor's
discharge chute is directed AWAY from your
house, garage, parked cars, etc. Remove
bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.
2. Make sure the PTO (Blade Engage) is
not engaged, set the parking brake, and
stop the engine.
3. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged
with your tractor's Operator's Manual)
onto the end of your garden hose.
4. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle
adapter and push the adapter onto the
deck washout port at the left end of the
mower deck. Release the lock collar to
lock the adapter on the nozzle.
iMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connec-
tion is secure.
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the operator's position
on the tractor, re-start the engine and
place the throttle lever in the Fast ",_"
position.
IMPORTANT: Recheck the area making
certain the area is clear.
7. Move thetractor'sPTO(BtadeEngage)
to the ON position. Remain in the op-
erator's position with the cutting deck
engaged until the deck is cleaned.
8. Move thetractor'sPTO(BladeEngage)
to the OFF position. Turn the ignition key
to the STOP position toturn the tractor's
engine off. Turn the water off.
9. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle
adapter to disconnect the adapter from
the nozzle washout port.
10. Move the tractor to a dry area, prefer-
ably a concrete or paved area. Engage
the mower deck PTO to remove excess
water and to help dry before putting the
tractor away.
,_WARNING: A broken or missing washout
fitting could expose you or others to thrown
objects from contact with the blade.
Replace broken or missing washoutfitting
immediately, prior to usingmower again,
Plug any holes in mower with bolts and
Iocknuts,
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