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CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES
COVER-
KNOB
CARTRIDGE
FOAM
'PAPER
_BASE CARTRIDGE
FIG. 12
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig, 13)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating. Clean witha wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers.
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 13)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating.
• Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing
and dipstick tube assembly off engine.
• Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.
• Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush tothoroughly
clean engine cooling fins.
• To reassemble, reverse above procedure.
MUFFLER
Inspectandreplacecorrodedmuffler andsparkarrester(if
equipped)as itcouldcreatea fire hazardand/ordamage.
SPARKPLUGS
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" on page 3 ofthis manual
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
• Place new fuel filter 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.
CLAMP
FU_ CLAMP
FILTER --
FIG. 14
SCREWS
\
SLOWER HOUSING
SCREWS
DIPSTICK TUBE
ASSEMBLY
ENGINE COOLING RNS
SPARK
PLUG
FIG. 13
CLEANING
• 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 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 life.
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