MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded
muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create
a fire hazard and/or damage.
2. Unhook
the latch (C) and remove the
element.
3.
Gentlytapthe
paperelementtodislodge
dirt.
4.
Clean
all air cleaner
components
of any
accumulated
dirt
or foreign
material.
Prevent
any dirt from entering
the throat
of carburetor.
5.
Install
cleaned
or new
element
on the
base
and secure
with latch.
6.
Close
and latch the door.
CLEAN
AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff
to prevent engine damage from overheating.
Clean with awire brush or compressed
airto
remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
CLEAN
AIR
INTAKE/COOLING
AREAS
To insure
proper
cooling,
make
sure
the
grass screen,
cooling
fins, and other
exter-
nal surfaces
of the
engine
are kept
clean
at all times.
Every
100 hours
of operation
(more
often
under
extremely
dusty,
dirty
conditions),
remove the blower housing
and other cooling
shrouds.
Clean the cooling
fins and external
surfaces
as necessary.
Make sure the cooling
shrouds
are reinstalled.
NOTE:
Operating
the enginewith
a blocked
grass
screen,
dirty or plugged
cooling
fins,
and/or
cooling
shrouds
removed
will cause
engine
damage
due to overheating.
SPARK
PLUG(S)
Replace
spark
plug(s)
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.
If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob-
structing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement
is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections.
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.
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
or pressure
washer
to clean
your
tractor
unless
the
engine
and
transmission
are
covered
to keep water
out. Water
in engine
or transmission
will shorten
the useful life of
your tractor.
Use compressed
air or a leaf
blower
to remove
grass,
leaves
and trash
from tractor
and mower.
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