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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18)
Air screen must be kept free of did and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers.
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig, I8)
Remove any dust,dirt or oil from engine coolingfins to
prevent engine damage from overheating, Engine blower
housing mustbe removed, Remove sidepanels andhood
(See"TO REMOVEHOOD ANDGRILLASSEMBLY tnthe
_erviceendAdjustments section ofthismanual)
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ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replacethe engine otttilter everyseasonor everyotheroil
change if the lractor is used more than 100 hours tn one
year_
MUFFLER
inspectand replacecorroded mufflerand sparkarrestor (if
equipped) as l(could create a fire hazard andtor damage
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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 ts requlrsd.
• 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 ere
properly positioned.
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
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CLEANING
• Clean engfne, battery, seat, finish, etc of all foreign
metier
. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
otl, etc.
- Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax,
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clea n your
1rector unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Wafer in engine
can result in a shortened engine life
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever
occurs first. Spark plug type and gap salting are shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3of this manual
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