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Cleaning the Cooling
System
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Remove the air filter from the engine.
4.
Remove the engine shroud.
5.
To prevent debris entering the air intake, install
the air filter to the filter base.
6.
Clean debris and grass from the parts.
7.
Remove the air filter and install the engine
shroud.
8.
Install the air filter.
Cleaning the Engine Screen
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before each use or daily
Before each use remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or
other debris from the engine screen, engine exhaust,
and the area around the engine. This helps ensure
adequate cooling and correct engine speed and
reduces the possibility of overheating and mechanical
damage to the engine.
Checking the Spark
Arrester
For Machines with a Spark
Arrester
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
WARNING
Hot exhaust-system components may ignite
fuel vapors even after you shut off the engine.
Hot particles exhausted during engine
operation may ignite flammable materials,
resulting in personal injury or property
damage.
Do not refuel or run the engine unless the
spark arrester is installed.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Wait for the muffler to cool.
4.
If you see any breaks in the screen or welds,
replace the arrester.
5.
If the screen is plugged, remove the arrester,
shake loose particles out of the arrester, and
clean the screen with a wire brush (soak the
screen in solvent if necessary).
6.
Install the arrester on the exhaust outlet.
Replacing the
Emissions-Air Intake Filter
Service Interval: Every 500 hours
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Remove the filter from the vent hose.
4.
Insert a new filter into the end of the vent hose.
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