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• If very dirty or damaged, replacepre-
cleaner.
• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
• Reinstall cover and secure withknob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
• Remove cartddge nut.
,, Carefully remove cartddge to prevent
debds from entering carburetor. Clean
base carefully to prevent debds from
entering carburetor.
• Clean cartddge by tapping gently on flat
surface. If very dirty or damaged,
replace cartridge.
• Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner,
cover and secure with knob(s).
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be usedto clean the
cartddge. They may cause deterioration of
the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not
use pressurized air to clean or dry car-
tddge.
Cover
Knob
Cover Cartridge
Nut
Fre°a.r_leaner_ Cartridge
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CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from over-
heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-
pressed air to remove dirt and stubbom
dded gum fibers.
Screws Blower Housing
air screen
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Assembly
Engine Cooling
Plug
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oilfrom engine
coolingfins to prevent engine damage
from overheating.
• Remove screwsfrom blowerhousing
and lifthousingand dipsticktube
assembly offengine.
• Cover oilfill openingto prevent entry of
dirt.
• Use compressed air or stiffbdstle brush
to thoroughlyclean engine coolingfins.
• To reassemble, reverse above proce-
dure.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace.corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-
ate a fire hazard and/or damage.
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 setting are
shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 5 of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards carbu-
retor.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-
line.
Fuel Rlter
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 automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-
trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-
tor are covered to keep water out.Water_
in engine can result in a shortened engine
life.
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