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MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-
ate a fi re hazard and/or dam age.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning
of each mowing season or after every
100 hours of operation, whichever occurs
fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS”
section of this manual.
Fuel Filter
Clamp
Clamp
Spark
Plug
Air Screen
Screws
Blower Housing
Screws
Dipstick Tube
Assembly
Engine
Cooling Fins
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine
cooling fi ns to prevent engine damage
from overheating.
1. Remove screws from blower hous ing
and lift housing and dipstick tube as-
sembly off engine.
2. Cover oil fi ll opening to prevent entry of
dirt.
3. Use compressed air or stiff bristle
brush to thoroughly clean engine cool-
ing fi ns.
4. To reassemble, reverse above pro-
ce dure.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel fi lter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel fi lter becomes
clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow to car bu -
re tor, re place ment is re quired.
1. With engine cool, remove fi lter and
plug fuel line sec tions.
2. Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards carbu-
retor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-
line.
Slots
Tabs
Base
Cartridge
Pre-cleaner
Cover
Handle
1. Pull up on air fi lter cover handle and
rotate towards engine.
2. Remove cover.
3. Carefully remove air fi lter cartridge and
pre-cleaner from base.
4. Clean base carefully to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.
5. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge
fi rmly in base.
6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower
housing and replace cover.
7. Hook handle on cover and push down
on handle to close.
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
the cartridge. They may cause de te ri o -
ra tion of the cartridge. Do not oil car-
tridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean
cartridge.
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
• Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with au to -
mo tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose or pressure washer to clean your
tractor unless the engine and transmis-
sion are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine or transmission will shorten the
useful life of your tractor. Use compressed
air or a leaf blower to remove grass,
leaves and trash from tractor and mower.