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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 19)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating.
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Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing
and dipstick tube assembly off engine.
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Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.
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Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly
clean engine cooling fins.
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To reassemble, reverse above procedure.
SCREWS
BLOWER HOUSING
AIR SCREEN
DIPSTICK TUBE
ASSEMBLY
ENGINE COOLING FINS
SCREWS
SPARK
PLUG
FIG. 19
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 operation, whichever
comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 20)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
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With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
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Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line.
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Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
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Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP
FUEL FILTER
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
F O R B E S T P E R F O R M A N C E , K E E P
MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILD-UP, GRASS AND
TRASH. CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING
AFTER EACH USE.
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Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
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Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
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Protect painted surfaces with automotive 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 engine life.
19
CLAMP
FIG. 20
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