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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
V- BELTS
Check V-Belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours.
Replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Re-
place belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least
once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Refer to engine manual.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter. Remove cartridge every 25 hours and
tap gently to clean. Replace paper cartridge once a year or
after every 100 hours of operation, more often if used in
very dusty, dirty conditions.
• Remove knobs and cover.
• Remove cartridge nut and clean or replace cartridge.
• Reassemble and tighten securely.
NOTE: Do not attempt to oil the paper cartridge. See
engine manual.
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 air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers. See engine manual.
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating. See engine
manual.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
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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
your engine manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)
Fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter
becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re-
placement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
FIG. 17
CLAMP
FUEL FILTER
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 automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
• Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY” in the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this
manual).