16 ft-lb
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22 N-m
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Figure 36
Fuel System
Maintenance
In certain
conditions,
gasoline
is extremely
flammable
and highly
explosive.
A fire or explosion
from
gasoline
can burn
you and others
and
can
damage
property.
•
Perform
any fuel related
maintenance
when
the
engine
is cold.
Do this outdoors
in an open
area.
Wipe
up any gasoline
that
spills.
•
Never
smoke
when
draining
gasoline,
and stay
away from
an open
flame
or where
a spark
may
ignite
the gasoline
fumes.
Cleaning the Cooling System
(;lean
the air intake
screen from grass and debris before
each use.
.
.
.
.
5.
Disengage
the blade control
switch and move
the
control
levers to the neutral
locked
position
and
apply the parking
brake.
Stop the engine,
remove
the key, and wait for all
moving
parts
to stop before
leaving
the operating
position.
Remove
the air intake
screen, air cleaner
cover, and
fan housing.
(;lean debris and grass from the parts.
Install
the air intake screen,
air cleaner
cover, and
fan housing.
Replacing the In-line Fuel
Filter
Service Interval:
Every i00 hours--Replace
the in-line
fuel filter
Never
install a dirty filter if it is removed
from the fuel
line.
1. Park the machine
on a level surface
and disengage
the blade control
switch.
.
.
Move the motion control levers outward to the
park position, stop the engine, remove the key and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Raise the seat and locate the fuel filters as shown in
Figure 37.
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