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Properly
cleaned
and
installed
air
cleaner
elements
are the
best guarantee
to continued
long and satisfactory
engine life.
CLEANING
ENGINE
This tractor
has an air-cooled
engine.
Air must be
able to circulate
freely around the engine, through
the
screen,
shroud,
and
over
the
fins
of the
cylinder
head
and cylinder
block.
Keep
these
areas free of accumulated
dirt and trash or engine
will overheat and result in damaged
moving parts.
Periodically
clean
the inside
of the side panels
and grille for adequate
cooling.
NOTE: This machine
is designed
to cool properly
with
the engine
side panels
in place.
Operating
the machine
without
panels in place may result in
inadequate
cooling.
SPARK PLUGS
Cleaning
Spark Plug
Clean spark plugs with a penknife
or wire brush
and solvent.
If electrode
is burned
away or the
porcelain
is cracked,
replace with new plug.
NOTE:
Do not
sandblast
or use
any abrasive
machines
to clean spark plugs; because
any grit
introduced
into the engine
could
cause
severe
damage.
LIGHTS
The headlights
are sealed-beam
units.
Refer to
"SPECIFICATIONS"
when
replacement
is
necessary.
To replace
the taillight
lamp, remove
socket
and
bulb
from
the back
of the
taillight
by rotating
socket
1/4 turn. Refer to "SPECIFICATIONS".
FUSES
Always
use the same capacity
fuse for replace-
ment.
Refer to "SPECIFICATIONS."
If the lights
fail or the electric
clutch
does not engage,
check
the appropriate
fuse.
To install a new fuse, press in on the fuse housing
cap and turn counterclockwise
to remove
it from
the
fuse
housing.
Remove
the
old
fuse
and
replace
it with a new one. Then reassemble
the
cap to the housing.
NOTE: The fuse on the left is for the lights;
the
fuse on the right is for the electric
clutch.
BATTERY INFORMATION
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FIGURE 24.
NOTE:
Remove
all
dirt
from
around
the spark
plugs before removing.To
remove
spark plugs,
always
use a spark plugwrench.
Check gap after every 100 hours of opera-
tion.
~ CAUTION
To avoid
possible
injury,
be sure
engine is off and cool before making
any adjustments
or repairs.
Replace a defective
plug with a new plug. Set gap
at .O25-inch. See figure 24. Tighten
plug to 7-15 ft-
Ibs. See your authorized
dealer
for the correct
replacement
plug.
A.
Battery acid must be handled
with great care
as contact with it can burn and blister the skin.
It is also advisable
to wear protective
clothing
(goggles,
rubber gloves and apron) when work-
ing with it..
B. Should
battery
acid accidentally
splatter
into
the eyes or onto the face, rinse the affected
area
immediately
with
clean
cold
water.
If
there
is any further
discomfort,
seek prompt
medical
attention.
C. If acid spills
on clothing,
first dilute
it with
clean water, then neutralize
with a solution
of
ammonia/water
or baking soda/water.
D. Since battery
acid is corrosive,
do not pour it
into any sink or drain. Before discarding
empty
electrolyte
containers,
rinse
them
with
a
neutralizing
solution.
E. NEVER connect
or disconnect
charger clips to
battery
while
charger
is turned
on as it can
cause sparks.
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