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CUSTO E RESPONSUBHLITtES
AIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (See Fig, 14)
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter, Remove cartridge every 25 hours of
operation and tap to clean, Replace paper cartridge once
a year or after every 100 hours of operation, more often if
used in very dusty, dirty conditions,
. Remove knobs and cover
• Remove foam pre-cleaner etement by sliding it off of
the paper cartridge.
NOTE'. Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper cartridge,
Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100
hours of operation; more often if used in very dusty or dirty
conditions,
• Wash foam pre-cteaner in liquid detergent and water
• Wrap foam pro-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry
° Lightly coat foam pre-cleaner with clean engine oil,
Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil Do not satu-
rate.
install foam pre*cleaner over paper cartridge
• Reassemble cover and tighten knobs securely
SCREW -'_'_1 _ AIR CLEANER
_ COVER
BLOWER _ SCREWS
HOUSING ,_
J
SCREW
CYLINDER
HEAD
COVER
SPARK
PLUG
3ASKETS
BREATHER
TUBE
CARBURETOR
TUBE
AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14)
The engine air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff 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. 15)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Hood and
engine b!ower housing must be removed to clean engine
cooling fins
• Remove hood (see "TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL"
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual)
• Remove screws securing air cleaner body and re-
move (Cover carburetor opening to prevent entry of
dirt).
o Remove oil fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent
entry of dirt,
Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing
off engine
• Use compressed air of stiff bristle brush to thoroughly
clean engine cooling fins
• To reassemble, reverse above procedure.
Be certain carburetor tube, breather tube and gaskets
are in place
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it coufd 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
comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
FIG. 15
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel 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.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP CLAMP
FUEL F_
FIG. 16
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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