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8. Use gauge on oil till cap/dipstick for
checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is
tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on
dipstick.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be keptfree of dirtand
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
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine
coolingfins to prevent engine damage
from overheating. Air guide covers must
be removed. Remove side panels and
hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND
GRILLASSEMBLY" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual).
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AIR FILTER
Yourengine will not runproperly usinga
dirtyairtilter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hours ofoperationor every
season. Servicepaper cartridgeevery 100
hours ofoperationor avery season,
whicheveroccurs first.
Sewice air cleaner more often under dusty
conditions.
1. 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
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 wing nuts and cartridge
plate.
2. Carefully remove cartridge to prevent
debris from entering carburetor.
3. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on
flat surface.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.
4. Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts,
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 pressurized air to clean or dry
cartddge.
Wing .- Cartridge Plate
Pre-C]eaner
"Cartddge
Air Screen
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could
create a fire hazard ancVor damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours ot operation,whichever occurstirst,
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. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
1. With engine cool, removefilter and
plug fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel
line with arrow pointingtowards
carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no tuel line leeks
end clamps are propedy positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
Clamp__
lamp
22 Fuel Niter-'---
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