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AINTENANC£
SPARK PLUGS (See Fig. 17)
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.
__ FUEL FILTER
IN,,LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)
Fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter
becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re-
placement is required
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
Place new fuel filter in position ir_fuel line_
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline
FIG. 18
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
unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and car-
buretor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can
result in a shortened engine life.
SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
Depress clutctl/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
• Place motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position,
• Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with
plug,
TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig, 19)
Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of unit
Remove mower blade drive belt from engine pulley
only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT" through step removing belt from engine pulley).
Remove retainer spring from clutch rod; pull clutch rod
out of clutch lever.
Pull retainer springs out of rear suspension trunnions
Remove rear suspension trunnions from lift brackets.
Pull retainer springs from front hinge pins
Remove hinge pins attaching parallel link to mower
and front axle
Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower
out from under tractor,
IMPORTANT: IF AN AT-rACHMENT OTHER THAN THE
MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE
TRACTOR, THE R.H. AND L.H. SUS-
PENSION ARMS MUST BE REMOVED
FROM TRACTOR.
CLUTCH
CLUTCH LEVER
CLUTCH
ROD
TRUNNION
LIFT ENGINE
BRACKET PULLEY
RETAINER
SPRING
RETAINER
SPRINGS
PARALLEL
HINGE
FINS
FIG. 19
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