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4. Cleanall air cleanercomponentsof any
accumulateddirt or foreign material,
IN-LINEFUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once each
season, If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob-
structing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement
is required.
1o With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections°
2, Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line
with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3o Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,
Prevent any dirt from entering the throat
of carburetor.
5. Install cleaned or new element on the
base and secure with latch.
6. Close and latch the door,
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff
to prevent engine damage from overheating,
Clean with a wire brush or compressed airto
remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS
To ensure proper cooling, make surethe grass
screen, cooling fins, and other external sur-
faces of the engine are kept clean at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often
under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),
remove the blower housing and other cooling
shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external
surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling
shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked
grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins,
and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause
engine damage due to overheating.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create
a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) 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.
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CLEANING
, Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
• Clean debris from steering plate.
Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal
shaft movement, causing belt slip and
loss of drive.
_, CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and
movable parts
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, 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
or pressure washer to clean your tractor
unless the engine and transmission are
covered to keep water out. Water in engine
or transmission will shorten the useful life of
your tracton Use compressed air or a leaf
blower to remove grass, leaves and trash
from tractor and mower°
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