Air Cleaner Service; Fuel Filter And Fuel Pump Service; Spark Plug Service - Cub Cadet RZT 50 Operator's Manual

3-4 MAIN_EN_E
Air Cleaner Service
Do not run He engi_ _th the air cleaner
removed.
Paper Element
Clean the paper element (B) evew 100 hours.
• Clean the element by taping gently to re_ve
dust. If very d_y, repiacetf'_ elerr_t with a new
one.
• Replace with a newpa_r - element yearly _ 200
hours_Whiche_r comes flrsL
Foam Elem_
Clean the foam element (A) _25 hours.
• Wash the element in detergent and water, and d_
NOTE
oOpereUng in a dusty condit_ may require more
frequentmaintenance than above.
Do not wash po_r-elen-mnt
Do _ oil pa_r or foam element.
Do not use pressud_ airto clean paper-el-
ement
MAINTENANCE 35
Fuel Filter and Fuel Pump Service Spark Plug Service
Improper use of solvents can result in fire or
an explosion.
Do not use gasoline or low flash-point sol-
vents to clean the fuel filter andlor the fuel
pump,
Clean only in a well ventilated area away from
sources of sparks or flame, including any ap-
pliances with a pilot light.
• The fuel filter can not be disassembled,If the foe[
filtergets clogged,replace it with a new one.
• The fuel pumpcan notbe disassembled. Ifthe fuel
pump fails, replaceit with a new one,
Hot engine components can cause severe
burns,
Stop engine and allow itto cool before check-
ing spark plugs.
Clean or replacethe spark plugsand resetgap (A)
every 100 hours of operation.
• Disconnectthe spark plug caps from spark plugs
and remove the spark plugs.
• Cleanthe electrodes(B) byscrapingor witha wire
brushto remove carbon deposits.
• Inspect for cracked porcelain or other wear and
damage, Replace the spark plug with a new one
if necessary.
• Check the spark plug gap and reset it if neces-
saw. The gap must be 0.75 mm (0.030 in). To
changethe gap, bendonlythe side-electrode, us-
ing a spark plug tool
• Install and tighten the spark plugs to 22 N_m(2.2
kgf.m, 16 ft'lb),
• Fit the spark plug caps on the spark plugs se-
curely.
• Pull up the spark plug caps lightlyto make sure of
the installationof the spark plugcaps.
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG
NGK .................................. BPR4ES
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