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Oil DrainValve
Closed _ DrainTube
Cap_
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free ofdirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from
overheating. Clean with a wire brush or
compressed air to remove dirt and
stubborndried gum f]bem.
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine
coolingfins to prevent engine damage
from overheating.
1. Remove screws from blower housing
and lifthousing and dipstick tube
assembly off engine.
2. Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry
ofdirt.
3. Use compressed air or stiff bristle
brush to thoroughly clean engine
cooling fins.
4. To reassemble, reverse above
procedure. BlowerHousing
Screws_Screws
EngineJi_2_ - ark
Fins _-,-w
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run propedy 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.
I. Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
2. Slide foam pre-cleaner 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
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
debris from entering carburetor. Clean
base carefully to prevent debris from
entering carburetor.
3. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on
flat surface.
NOTE: If verydirtyor damaged, replace
cartridge.
4. Reinstall cartridge, nut, prscleaner,
cover and secure with knob(s).
IMPORTANT: PstroTeumsolvents,suchas
kerosene,are nottobe usedto deanthe
cartridge.Tipsymay causedeteriorationof the
osrtddge. Donotoilcartridge.Donotuse
pressurizedair to cleanor dryosrtridgs.
Cover
_ Knob
Cover _// Cartridge
-___ Nut
Paper
Foam Pre-_Y_"_ Cartridge
Cleaner _Bass
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 manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. Iffuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and
plug lust line secfions.
2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards
carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks
and clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
remove excess oil.
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