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I. Removescrews from blowerhousing
and lift housingand dipsticktube
assemblyoff engine
2, Coveroil fill openingto prevententry
of dirL
3o Usecompressedair or stiff bristle
brush to thoroughlyclean engine
cooling fins.,
4r To reassemble,reverseabove
procedure.,
Screws
Dipstick Tube
Assembly
Blower Housing
Screws
_Spark
__/Plug
Engine
Ig Fins
AIR FILTER
"four engine
will not run properly
using a
dirty air filter_ Clean the foam 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.
Sewice
air cleaner
more often under
dusty
conditions°
1.
Remove
knob(s)
and cover..
TO SERVICE
PRE-CLEANER
2,
Slide foam pre-cleaner
off cartridge.
3
Wash it in liquid detergent
and water.
4o Squeeze
it dry in a clean cloth.
5,. Saturate
it in engine oil.
Wrap it in
clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze
to
remove
excess
oil.
NOTE:
If very dirty or damaged,
replace
pre-cteaner,,
6.
Reinstall
pre-cleaner
over cartridge.,
7,
Reinstall
cover and secure with
knob(s),
TO SERVICE
CARTRIDGE
1. Remove
cartridge
nut.
2.
Carefully
remove
cartridge
to prevent
debris
from entering
carburetor_
Clean
base carefully
to prevent
debris
from entering
carburetor.
3. Clean
cartridge
by tapping
gently
on
flat surface,
NOTE:
If very dirty or damaged,
replace
cartridge.
4.
Reinstall
cartridge,
nut, precleaner,
cover and secure
with knob(s),.
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 or dry cartridge.
C over _I--_P
Knob
_
...-J4"_
Cartridge
Cover /
..--.f__._ Nut
\ Paper
Foam Pre-Clea_er,,
_
"Cartridge
Base--_,._
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could
create a fire hazard andlor damage,
SPARK
PLUGS
Replace
spark plugs 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 carbure-
tor, 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
carburetor.
3_, Be sure there are no fuel line leaks
and clamps
are properly
positioned.
4o immediately
wipe
up any spilled
gasoline.
F,,o,
Clamp
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 automo-
tive type wax,
We do not recommend
using a garden
hose to clean your tractor
unless the
electrical
system,
muffler,
air filter and
carburetor
are covered
to keep water out,.
Water
in engine
can result in a shortened
20engine
life.,
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