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ENGINE COOLING
SYSTEM
To ensure
proper
coohng,
make sure
the
grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter-
nal surfaces
of tile engine
are kept clean
at all t_mes.
Every 100 hours ef operahon
(more often
under
extremely
dusty,
dirty conditions),
remove the blower housing and other cooling
shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and externa{
surfaces
as necessary.
Ensure _he cooling
shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE. Operating the engine w_th a blocked
grass screen, dirty or plugged
cooling fins,
and/or cooling shrouds removed
will cause
engine damage due to overheating.
MUFFLER
Inspect
and replace corroded
muffler and
spark arrester
(if equipped)
as it could cre-
ate a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace
spark plug(s) at the beginning
of
each mowing
season
or after every
!00
lTours of operation,
whichever
occurs f_rst.
Spark plug type and gap setting are shown
in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section
el this manual.
IN-LINE
FUEL FILTER
The fuei filter should be replaced once each
season,
if fuel filter becomes
clogged,
ob-
struchng fuel flowto carburetor, replacement
is required,
1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections.
2. Place newfuel filter in position in fuet hne
with arrow pointing
towards
c_rburetor,
3, Ensure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are property positioned.
4, Immed_atetywipe
up any spilled gasotme.
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CLEANING
Cfean engine,
battery, seat, finish,
etc.
of all foreign
matter.
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Clean debnsfromsteermg
plate. Debris
can restrict clutch/b rake pedal shaft: move-
ment, causing belt slip and toss of dnve.
_1,CAUTION:
Avoid
all pinch points
and
movable
parts
Clutch/brake pedal
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Clean
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top side
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Steering System, Dash, Fender
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Keep finished surfaces
and wheels free
of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
Protect painted s uriaces with auto motive
type wax.
Except ?or the washout
port (if equipped),
we do not recommend
using a garden hose
or pressure
washer
to clean the outside
of
your tractor unless the engine and transmis-
sion are covered to keep water out. Water
m engine or transmission
will shorten
the
useful hfe of your tractor.
Use compressed
air or a leaf blower to remove
grass, leaves
and trash from outside
tractor and mower.
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