Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 29

4. Saturate the foam precleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out all excess oil.
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1. Air Cleaner Cover
2. Wing Nut
3. Element Cover
4. Rubber Grommet
Figure 24
5. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element.
6. Reinstall the air cleaner cover and secure with the
retaining knob.
Servicing the Paper Element
Inspect the paper element before each use. Every 100
hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty
or dirty conditions) replace the element. Properly
cleaned and installed air cleaner elements significantly
contribute to prolonging engine life.
1. Unfasten the air cleaner cover retaining knob and
remove the air cleaner cover (Refer to Figure 24).
2. Remove the foam precleaner by sliding it up off the
paper element (Refer to Figure 24).
3. Remove the wing nut and element cover plate,
then lift out the paper air filter element.
4. Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized
air, as this will damage the element. Replace a
dirty, bent or damaged element. Handle new
elements carefully; do not use if the sealing
surfaces are bent or damaged.
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5. Paper Element
6. Foam Precleaner
7. Air Cleaner Base
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5. When servicing the air cleaner, check the air
cleaner base. Make sure it is secured and not bent
or damaged. Also check the element cover for
damage or improper fit. Replace all damaged air
cleaner components.
6. Inspect the rubber grommet (Refer to Figure 24)
for deterioration, cracks, and for a snug fit on the
air cleaner stud. Replace if damaged or worn.
7. Reinstall the paper element, foam precleaner,
element cover, wing nut and air cleaner cover.
Make certain the cover retaining knob is tightened
securely.
CLEANING ENGINE
This tractor has an air-cooled engine. Air must circu-
late freely through the flywheel screen, blower hous-
ing, and cooling shrouds, and over the cooling fins of
the cylinder head and cylinder block. Before each use,
check these areas for accumulated dirt and debris.
Clean away any debris on the flywheel screen and on
the outside of the engine. Every 100 hours of opera-
tion, remove the blower housing and cooling shrouds
to clean the cooling surfaces of the engine. Make sure
the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. A clean engine will
help prevent engine overheating and possible engine
damage.
SPARK PLUG
WARNING: To avoid possible injury, be
sure the engine is off and has cooled
before making
repairs.
IMPORTANT: Remove all dirt from around the spark
plug before removing.
To remove the spark plugs, always use a spark plug
wrench. Check the gap after every 200 hours of
operation.
Replace a defective plug with a new plug. Set the
spark plug gap at .030 inch (See Figure 25). Tighten
the plug to 18-22 ft-lbs. See your authorized dealer for
the correct replacement plug.
.030 in. gap
Figure 25
any adjustments or