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AiR FtLTER (See Fig. 19}
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.
Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100
hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
,, Loosen knob and remove cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
Slide foam pre-cteaner off cartridge.
® Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry.
o Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized
air, as this will damage the cartridge.
Remove nut and cartridge plate.
= Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the
paper cartridge.
• Check rubber seal for damage and proper position
around stud. Replace if necessary.
= Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.
, Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening
knob.
PLATE
CUSTO ESPO LmTmES
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every I00 hours of operation, whichever
occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
INoMNE FUEL FILTER {See Fig. 20)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel fine 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
CLAMP FUEL FILTER
RUBBER
SEAL
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ENG|NE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil
change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one
year.
FIG. 20
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
o 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 unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine fife.
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