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18.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle

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3.
Unlock
drain valve by pushing
inward
slightly
and turning
counterclockwise.
4.
To open, pull out on the drain valve.
5.
After oil has drained
completely,
close
and lock the drain valve by pushing
inward
and turning
clockwise
until the
pin is in the locked
position
as shown.
6.
Remove
the drain tube and replace
the
cap onto the end of the drain valve.
7.
Refill engine
with oil through
oil fill dip-
stick tube.
Pour slowly.
Do not overfill.
For approximate
capacity
see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section
of this
manual.
8.
Use gauge
on oil fill cap/dipstick
for
checking
level.
For accurate
reading,
tighten
dipstick
cap securely
onto the
tube before
removing
dipstick.
Keep oil
at "FULl"
line on dipstick.
Tighten
cap
onto the tube securely
when finished.
ENGINE
OIL FILTER
Replace
the engine
oil filter every season
or every other
oil change
if the tractor
is
used more than 100 hours
in one year.
AIR
FILTER
Your engine
will not run properly
using a
dirty air filter.
Replace
pre-cleaner
after
every 25 hours
of operation
or every
season.
Service
paper cartridge
every
100 hours
of operation
or every
season,
whichever
occurs
first.
Service
air cleaner
more often under
dusty
conditions.
1.
Pull up on air filter cover
handle and
rotate towards
engine.
2.
Remove
cover.
3.
Carefully
remove
air filter cartridge
and
pre-cleaner
from base.
4.
Clean base carefully
to prevent
debris
from falling
into carburetor.
NOTE:
If very dirty or damaged,
replace
cartridge.
5.
Place new pre-cleaner
and cartridge
firmly
in base.
6.
Align tabs on cover with slots in blower
housing
and replace
cover.
7.
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
deterioration
of the cartridge.
Do not oil
cartridge.
Do not use pressurized
air to
clean
cartridge.
Handle
Cartridge
"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
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