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1.Removescrewsfromblowerhousing
andlifthousingand dipstick tube
assembly off engine.
2. Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry
ofdirt.
3. Use compressed airor stiffbristle
brushtothoroughlycleanengine
coolingfins.
4. To reassemble,reverseabove
procedure.
S A BlowerHousing _.......
EngineCoolingFins
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hours of operation 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.
1. Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartddge.
3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water,
4. Squeeze itdry in a clean cloth.
5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
pre-cleaner.
6. Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
7. Reinstall cover and secure with
knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
1. Remove cartridge nut.
2. Carefully remove cartridge to prevent
debns from entering carburetor.
Clean base carefully to prevent debris
from entering carburetor.
3. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on
flat sudace.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.
4. Reinstall cartddge, nut, precleaner,
cover and secure with knob(s).
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents,such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-
tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.
Do not use pressudzed air to clean or dry
cartridge.
Cover......._
Knob _
Cartridge
_.Paper
Foam Pre-Clea_'-or _ Cartridge
asse.-.._ _"
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 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs first,
Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manusL
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filterbecomes
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 positionin fuel
line with arrow pointingtowards
carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks
and clamps are properly positioned.
4, Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
Clamp_
FuelFlitor-------_,_J_L__._J --
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oiI, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive 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 resultin a shortened
20engine life.
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