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CUSTOMER RESPON
B L TME$
CLEAN
AIR SCREEN
(See Fig. 25)
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 stubborn dried gum
fibers
CLEAN
ENGINE
COOLING
FINS
(See Fig. 25)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating.
Engine blower
housing must be removed. Remove sidepanels and hood
(See"TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILLASSEMBLY"
inthe
Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.)
_.-_"_
WING NUT
ELEMENT
COVER
_Ad-k
AIR CLEANER BASE "'_
FIG. 26
COOLING FINS
UNDER HOUSING
(BOTH SIDES)
FIG. 25
AIR SCREEN
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK
PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes
first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this manual.
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
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
(See Fig. 26)
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter, Clean the foam pre-cleaner element
after every 25 hours of operation, more often if tractor j_.
used in very dusty, dirty conditions.
Remove the wing nut and air cleaner cover.
Remove the element cover seal, element cover, paper
element, and pre.cleaner.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper cartridge.
Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100
hours of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty
conditions.
Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water.
Wrap foam pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry.
Lightly coat foam pre-cleaner
with clean engine oil
Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil. Do not satu-
rate.
Install the paper element, pre-cleaner
(cleaned and
oiled), element cover, and element cover seal.
Install the air cleaner cover and wing nut. Tighten wing
nut 1/2 to 1 full turn after nut contacts cover.
Do not
over-tighten=
18
IN-LINE
FUEL
FILTER
(See
Fig. 27)
_,_omilter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter
es clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re-
placement is required.
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor',
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
MP
CLAMF
FILTER
t_
___'_FUEL
FIG. 27
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 to clean your
unit unless the electrical
system,
muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.
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