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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.
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Fuel Filter
Clamp
Clamp
Foam Pre-
Cleaner
Cover
Knob
Cover
Car tridge Nut
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Paper
Cartridge
Base
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.
AIR FILTER
Your en gine will not run prop er ly us ing a
dirty air fi l ter. Clean the foam pre-clean er
af ter ev ery 25 hours of op er a tion or ev ery
sea son. Ser vice pa per cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs fi rst.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty
conditions.
1. Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
pre-cleaner.
6. Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
7. Reinstall cover and secure with
knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
1. Remove cartridge nut.
2. Carefully remove cartridge to pre vent
debris from en ter ing carburetor. Clean
base carefully to prevent de bris from
entering carburetor.
3. Clean cartridge by tap ping gen tly on
fl at surface.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.
4. Re in stall cartridge, nut, precleaner,
cover and secure with knob(s).
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 cartridge.
Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartridge.
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.
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 to clean your tractor unless the
electrical system, muffl er, air fi lter and
car bu re tor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in a short ened
engine life.
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.