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CUSTOMER RESPONS BWLIT tES
Service air cleaner rnore often under dusty conditions
° Remove knob(s) and cover
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
o Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge
. Wash it in liquid detergent and water,
o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth
o Saturate it in engine oil, Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil,
o If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner
- Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).,
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
o Remove cartridge nut,
• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en-
tering carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent
debris from entering carburetor
o Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. Ifvery
dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.,
o Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure
with knob(s).
liVlPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS
KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE
CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF
THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE, DO NOT
USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY
CARTRIDGE
SCREWS
BLOWER HOUSING
SCREWS
SCREWS
ENGINE COOLING FINS
FIG. 16
MUFFLER
inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it coutd create a fire hazard and/or damage
SPARK PLUGS
COVER
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
CARTRIDGE
NUT
PAPER
CARTRIDGE
BASE
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mewing
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 of this manual
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required
o With engine cool, remove fitter and plug fuel !ine
sections.
o Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
o Be sure there are no fue! line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline
FIG. 15
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and cllaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 16)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating
" Remove oil fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent
entry of dirt
• Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing
off engine.
Remove the screws securing the starter housing and
lift housing off engine
o Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly
clean engine cooling fins
To r,- assemble, reverse above procedure,
CLAMP
FUEL FI_ LAMP
FIG. I7
17
CLEANING
° Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of alt foreign
matter,
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline.
oil, etc.
- Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We de 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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