Sabo 97-14 HS Operator's Manual page 31

• Pitted or damaged electrodes.
• Other wear or damage.
5. Replace spark plug(s) if necessary.
6. Check plug gap with a wire feeler gauge.
• Gap should be 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
7. To change gap, move the outer electrode.
8. Install and tighten spark plug(s).
• If you have a torque wrench, tighten plug(s) to:
20 N•m (15 lb-ft).
9. Connect the spark plug wire(s).
10.Lower hood.
Replacing Fuel Filter
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Keep cigarettes,
sparks, and flames away from the fuel system.
Make sure engine is cool to the touch.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When disconnecting
fuel tank hose from filter, be sure to hold hose above
fuel tank level so fuel does not run out.
NOTE: Change filter when fuel is low in fuel tank.
1. Park tractor on a level surface.
2. STOP engine. LOCK park brake. Remove key. Let
engine COOL.
3. Lift hood.
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4. Using pliers, slide hose clamps (A) away from fuel filter
(B).
5. Disconnect hoses from filter and remove filter.
6. Connect hoses to new filter.
7. Install clamps and check for leaks.
8. Lower hood.
Clean Air Intake Screen and Engine
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To avoid overheating
and damage to engine: Keep air intake screen free of
dust and debris. Keep governor linkage, springs and
controls free of dust and debris.
1. STOP engine. LOCK park brake and remove key.
2. Lift hood.
3. Clean air intake screen (A), and external engine areas
(B) with rag, brush, vacuum or compressed air.
4. Lower hood.
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