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CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating, Clean withawire brush
or compressed air to remove dirtand stubborn dried gum
fibers_
NSIBILITIES
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 16)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating.
• Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing
and dipstick tube assembly off engine.
• Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.
• Usecompressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly
clean engine cooling fins.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow tocarburetor,
replacement is required°
• With engine cool, remove _ter and plug fuel line
sections.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fue! line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,,
CLAMP
___D CLAMP
To reassemble, reverse above procedure.
SCREWS
BLOWER HOUSING
SCREWS
OIL FILL
TUBE
ASSEMBLY
AIR SCREEN
ENGINE COOLING FINS
SPARK
PLUG
FIG, 16
FUEL
RLTER
FIG. 17
CLEANING
• Cfean 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
tractor uniess the electrical system, muffler', air lifter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water' in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replacecorroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as itcouldcreate a fire hazard and/or damage_
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
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 ofthis manual.
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