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TOSERVICE CARTRIDGE
Gently_ap thefiat sideof the paper cartridge t o dis-
_oage dirt. Donot wasnthe papercannage or use
oressudzed
_lr. as rots witl aamage
the cartridge.
Replace a dirty, bent. or damagers ca_ridge.
Reinstall the pre_cleaner _cteaned and oiled1 aver the
paper cartridge.
Reasse mb!e air cleaner, wing nut. cover and tlgnten
knob securely.
CLEAN
AIR _NTAKK/COOLING
AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,
cooling finsl and other external Surfaces of the engine are
kept clean at all times_
Every' 100 hours of operation (more often under extremeIy
dusty, drty conditions),
remove the blower housing and
other cooling shrouds. Clean the COOtingfins and extemai
surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are
O_L FILTER
reinstaIled.
F_G_17
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,
dirty or plugged Cooling fins, and/or Cooting shrouds re-
moved will cause engine damace_'g d ue to everheatJng,
.
H-UNE
FUEL F_LTER
(S&e Fig, 18)
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark attester (if
equipped) as it could create a fi_e hazard and/or damage.
SPARKPLUGS
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"
on page 3 of this manual.
ENGINE
OiL FILTER
(See F:ig. 17}
Replace the engine oit filter every season or every other oit
change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one
year,
o
Drain oil from engine crankcase (See _%OCHANGE
ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through
step remove drain piug).
o
Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter.
o
Apply a thin coating of new engine oit to the rubber
gasket on replacement oil fitter.
,
Install replacement
oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oii
filter c!ockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter
adapter, then tighten filter an addilionai 1/2 turn.
o
Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO CHANGE EN--
GINE OIL" in this section of this manual). For approxi-
mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 3 of this manual
o
Start the engine and check for oit baksl Correct any
leaks before piacing engine into fuil operation.
The fuel filter should be replaced once each Season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
o
With engine cooJ, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
o
Place new fuel filter in position infuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
o
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
o
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP
CLAMP
FIG, 18
CLEANING
o
Clean engine_ battery, seat, finish, etc. of ait foreign
matter.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of at! gasoline,
oil, etc:
Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
tractor unJess the electricaJ 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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