4o Clean
base carefully
to prevent debris
from falling
into carburetor.
NOTE:
If very dirty or damaged,
replace
cartridge.
5o Place new pre-cleaner
and cartridge
firmly in base.
6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower
housing
and replace
coven
7o Hook handle on cover and push down
on handle to close,
IMPORTANT:
Petroleum
solvents,
such
as kerosene,
are not to be used to clean
the cartridge_
They may cause deterio-
ration of the cartridge,
Do not oil car-
tridgeo
Do not use pressurized
air to clean
cartridge,
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Cartridge
Pre-cleaner
Base
_- Tabs
Slots
CLEAN
AIR SCREEN
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 stub-
born dried gum fibers,
ENGINE
COOLING
SYSTEM
Debris may clog the engine's
air cool-
ing system.
Remove
blower housing
and
clean area shown to prevent overheating
and engine
damage+
Air Screen
Clean out chaff and debris
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace
corroded
muffler
and
spark arrester
(if equipped)
as it could cre-
ate a fire hazard
andlor damage,
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,
obstructing
fuel flow to carbu-
retor, 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
carbu-
reton
3.
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps
are properly
positioned.
4.
Immediately
wipe up any spilled gaso-
lineo
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CLEANING
. Clean engine,
battery, seat, finish,
etc.
of all foreign
matten
. Keep finished
surfaces
and wheels
free
of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
. Protect
painted
surfaces
with auto-
motive type wax_
We do not recommend
using a garden
hose or pressure
washer
to clean your
tractor unless the engine and transmis-
sion are covered
to keep water ouL 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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