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CLEANAIRSCREEN
Airscreenmustbekeptfreeofdirtand
chafftopreventengine damage from
overheating. Clean with a wire brush or
compressed air to remove dirt and
stubborndried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirtor oil from engine
coolingfins to prevent engine damage
from overheating. Air guide covers must
be removed. Remove side panels and
hood(See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND
GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual).
TopAir Guide
_;over _,_
EngineCooling +',,
Fins _
Cover
(Both
Sides)
AIR FILTER
Your engine willnot run properlyusing a
dirtyair filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hoursof operation or every
season. Service paper cartridge every 100
hoursof operation or every season,
whichever occursfirst.
Serviceair cleaner more often under dusty
conditions.
t, Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
2, Slide foam pre*ctsaner 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.
No'rE: If very dirty or damaged, reptace
pre-cleaner.
6, Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
7, Reinstall cover and secure with
knob(s),
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
1. Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.
2, Carefully remove certridge to prevent
debris from entering carburetor,
3, Clean cartridge by tapping gently on
flat surface.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.
4. Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts,
precleaner, cover and secure with
knob(s).
IMPORTANT: Petreleum solvents,suchas
kerosene, are not to be used to clean the
cartridge. They may cause deterioration of
the cartridge. Do not oil certndge. Do not
use pressurizedair to clean or dry car-
tridge.
Knob _over
_ Cartridge
Wing Nut _ i_late
Foam
Pre-Cleaner
_"-'- Cartridge
Air Scre_
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (ifequipped) 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 100
hours of operation,whichever occurs first.
Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section 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.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointingtowards
carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel lineleaks
and clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
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