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3. Measurethe pluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctas necessary To Drain the Fuel:
by bendingthe side electrode,Figure27.Thegapshouldbe set 1. Locatethe fuel filter,whichis routedonthe right sideof the
to .02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram). enginebetweenthe fueltankandthe engine.See Figure28.
Electrode
.030 in.
(0.76 ram)
Clamps_
Figure27
4. Checkthatthe sparkplugwasheris in good conditionand thread
the sparkplugin by handto preventcross-threading.
5. Afterthespark plug is seated,tightenwith a spark plugwrenchto
compressthe washer.
NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthe spark
plugseatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga usedsparkplug,
tighten1/8-to 1/4-turnafterthe sparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.
The sparkplugmustbetightenedsecurely.A loosesparkplug can
becomevery hotandcan damagethe engine.
Fuel Filter
Gasolineandits vaporsare extremelyflammableandexplosive.Fire
or explosioncan causesevereburnsor death.
• Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,open flames,pilotlights,heat,
andotherignitionsources.
• Checkfuellines,tank,cap, and fittingsfrequentlyfor cracks
orleaks.Replaceif necessary.Seea Searsor other qualified
servicedealerto replacefuel line.
• Beforereplacingthe fuel filter,drain the fueltank or closethe fuel
shut-offvalve.
• Replacementpartsmustbe the same and installedin the same
positionas the originalparts.
• If fuelspills,wait until it evaporatesbeforestartingengine.
Figure28
2. Pinchthe in-line clampon the fuel filter with a pairof pliers.
3. Slidethe clampup thefuel line.
4. Pullthe fuel line freefrom the filter and placethe open end of the
lineintoanapprovedcontainerto drainthe fuel.
To Replacethe Fuel Filter:
1. Beforereplacingthefuelfilter,drainthefueltankor closethefuelshut-
offvalve.Otherwise,fuelcanleakoutandcausea fireor explosion.
2. Usepliersto squeezetabson the clamps,thenslidethe clamps
awayfromthe fuelfilter.Twistandpullthe fuel linesoffof thefuel
filter.Referto Figure27.
3. Checkthe fuel linesforcracks or leaks.Replaceif necessary.
4. Replacethefuel filterwithan originalequipmentreplacementfilter.
5. Securethe fuellineswith the clamps.
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION
The zeroturn ridingmoweris equippedwithdualintegratedhydrostatic
pumps/transaxlesthatare sealedand are maintenance-free.Fluid
levelscannotbecheckedandfluidcannotbe added or changed.
TIRE MAINTENANCE
Checkthe tire airpressureafterevery50 hoursof operationorweekly.
Keepthetires inflatedto the recommendedpressures.Improperinfla-
tion will shortenthe tireservicelife.Seethe tire sidewallfor proper
inflationpressures.Observethe followingguidelines:
• Donot inflatea tire abovethe maximumpressureshownon the
sidewallof the tire.
• Donot reinflatea tire thathas been runflat or seriouslyunder
inflated.Haveaqualifiedtire mechanicinspectand servicethe
tire.
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