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CLEANAIRINTAKEICOOLINGAREAS
Toinsurepropercoeling,makesurethe
grassscreen,coolingfins,andother
externalsurfacesoftheenginearekept
deanatalltimes.
Every100hoursofoperation(moreoften
underextremelydusty,dirtyconditions),
remove the blower housing and other
cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins
and external surfaces as necessary. Make
sure the coelmg shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a
blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged
cooling fins, and/_" cooling shrouds
removed will cause engine damage due
to overheating.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air tilter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hours of operation or every
season. Service paper cartridge every
100 hoursof operation or every season,
whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.
1. Loosen knob and remove cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
3. Wash It in liquid detergent and water.
4. Squeeze itdry in a clean cloth. Allow
itto dry.
5. Saturate it in engine oil, Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged
cartridge.
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge
or use pressurized air, as this will
damage the cartridge,
6. Remove nut and cartddge plate.
7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned
and oiled) over the paper cartridge.
8. Check rubber seal for damage and
proper position around stud. Replace
if necessary.
9. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge
plate, and out.
10. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure
by tightening knob.
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Plate
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ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change ifthe tractor is
used more than 100 hours in one year.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark attester (if equipped) as it could
create a fire hazard and]or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginningof
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occursfirst.
Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. Iffuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel
line with arrow pointingtowards
carburetor.
3. Be sure there ere no fuel line leeks
and damps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
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CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish,etc,
ofall 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
electricalsystem, muffler,air tilter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in s shortened
22engine life.