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MAINTENANCE
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester
(if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam-
age.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs 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 SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.
CLAMP
FUEL FILTER
CLAMP
FIG. 13
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 automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure
washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans-
mission 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.
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fi ns to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Hood and engine
blower housing must be removed to clean engine cooling
fi ns. See Engine Manual.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter.
Remove cartridge every 25 hours of operation and tap to
clean. Replace paper car tridge once a year or after every
100 hours of operation, more often if used in very dusty,
dirty conditions. See Engine Manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 13)
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.
• With engine cool, remove fi lter and plug fuel line sec-
tions.
• Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel 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.