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MAINTENANCE
HOW
TO REPLACE
THE
FUSE
3
If the fuse is blown,
the engine
will not start. The location
of the fuse
is next to the battery.
Remove
the fuse and replace
with a 15 amp.
automotive
fuse
(Figure
34).
15 amp
Automotive Fuse
Figure 34
HOW TO REPLACE
THE LIGHT
BULB
2.
Raise the tractor hood.
Turn the light socket until the tabs on the socket align with the
notches in the bezel (Figure 35) Remove the light socket
Turn the light bulb and remove the bulb
Install a new light bulb. Align the light socket with the notches
in the bezel and turn the light socket to lock in position.
Ught Socket
Figure 35
HOW TO CLEAN
THE MOWER
HOUSING
l_
WARNING:
Before
you clean the mower
housing,
stop the engine and disconnect the wire to the spark
plug.
Grass and other debris
on top of the mower
housing
can keep the
belt
from
working
correctly.
For
safety
and
correct
operation,
frequently
clean the t_p of the mower
housing.
Remove
grass and
debris
from around
the pulleys
and other moving
parts.
1
Move
the lever
for the blade
rotation
control
to the ENGAGE
position
2
Clean
the top of the mower housing
3
Move
the
lever
for
the
blade
rotation
contro!
to
the
DISENGAGE
position,
4
Again clean the top of the mower
housing.
5.
After you cut the grass, clean the bottom
of the mower
housing.
STORAGE
(over 30 days)
At the end of each
year, prepare
the unit for storage
as follows
THE ENGINE
For
storage
information,
see
the
the
engine
manufacturer's
instructions
THE BATTERY
!
Remove
the battery.
2
Clean
the battery
terminals
of any deposits.
3.
Charge
the battery.
See the instructions
on "How
To Prepare
And Charge
The Battery".
4
Store the battery
in a cool, dry place
NOTE:
After
a tong
time in storage,
charge
the battery.
THE FUEL SYSTEM
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WARNtNG:
Do not drain the gasoline
inside
a build-
ing or near
a fire.
Do not smoke
because
the fumes
from
the fuel can
cause
an explosion.
3O
1
Start the engine
2
Run the engine
until the fuel tank and the carburetor
are out of
fuel and the engine
stops.
3
Do not leave fuel in the fuel tank or the carburetor.
The fuel can
damage
the function
of the fuel system.
Some
models
have a
fuel drain
(Figure
36). Hold a cloth under the fuel drain
Push
the fuel drain
until the carburetor
is empty
4.
After storage,
make sure you use fresh fuel.
Fuel Drain
CLEAN
THE UNIT
1
Clean
the dirt and grass from the engine
2.
Clean
the mower
housing.
LUBRICATE
THE
UNIT
See the 'Lubrication"
instructions
rn this book
Figure
36
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