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• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-
cleaner.
• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
• Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.
• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent
debris from entering carburetor.
• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat _
surface. If very dirty or damaged,
replace cartridge.
• Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, pre-
cleaner, Cover and secure with knob(s).
IMPOIRTAN'I': Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-
tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.
Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartridge.
Knob
Cartridge
Wing Plate
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
/__:_ _niJst be kept free of dirt and
cbaff.t_preyen.t engine damage from over-
_. Clean;_with a wire brush or com-
-'air to remove dirt and stubborn
- _" COOLING RNS
Ret_ve any dust, dirt or oil from engine
_)i_fi_ t0 prevent engine damage
_erheating. Air guide covers must
t_ R_move side panels and
_(S_ _O REMOVE HOOD AND
._G_,LI_EMBLY = in th_service and Ad-
: __on of this manUal).
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"
section of this manual.
IN-UNE 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 propedy positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spille d gaso-
line.
P
_iel Filter
CLEANING
i 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 usinga 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.
AirGuide Cover,
(Both Sides)
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