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6. Clean Air Screen
Air screen (Fig. 23) must be kept free of dirt and chaff
to prevent engine damage from overheating.
7. Check Muffler
Inspect and replace damaged muffler as it could
create a fire hazard and/or damage.
DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER,
CYLINDER OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY
CAUSE BURNS.
Every 100 Hours (Every Two Years)
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) TO
PREVENT ACClDENTIAL STARTING
BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, AD-
JUSTMENT OR REPAIR (EXCEPT CAR-
BURETOR). BE CAREFUL TO AVOID
TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER
COMPONENTS.
MAINTENANCE
,030" FEELER
GAUGE
SPARK
FIGURE 24
1. Replace Spark Plug(s)
Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing
season or every 100 hours, whichever comes first. Gap
should be set at 0.30 inch (Fig. 24).
2. Replace Air Cleaner Element
(See Page 18).
FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS, INSPECTION
OR MAINTENANCE:
1. PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH-BRAKE
PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE
POSITION.
2. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "ENGAG-
ED" POSITION.
3. MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO
"NEUTRAL" POSITION,
4. PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
IN "DISENGAGED" POSITION.
5. TURN IGNITION KEY TO "OFF'"
POSITION.
6. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE
BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS
HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED.
7, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY,
8. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND KEEP
WIRE AWAY FROM THE PLUG TO PRE-
VENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL
STARTING. BE CAREFUL TO AVOID
TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER
COMPONENTS.
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