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o Reinstall cartridge,nut, precleaner,
cover and secure with knob(s).
BMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean the
cartridge. They may cause deterioration of
the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not
use pressurized air to clean or dry car-
tridge.
Cover ..................?
Knob
_ Cartridge
Foam _ Paper
Pre-Cleaner_ Cartddge
_'_Base
CLEAN AiR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from over-
heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-
pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn
dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOUNG FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oilfrom engine
cooling fins to preventengine damage
from overheating.
o Remove screws from blower housing
and lift housingand dipsticktube
assembly off engine.
° Cover oil fill openingto prevent entry of
dirt.
o Use compressed air or stiffbristlebrush
to thoroughlyclean engine coolingfins.
= To reassemble, reverse above proce-
dure.
Screws Blower Housing
air screen
Dil
Assembly
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corrodedmuffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-
ate 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 occursfirst.
Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 5 of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
o With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections.
o Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel
line with arrow pointingtowards carbu-
retor.
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clam.
CLEANING
o 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 automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend usinga garden
hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-
trical system, muffler,air filter and carbure-
tor are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine can result in a shortened engine
life.
Engine Cooling
PLug
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