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8.
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level.
For accurate
reading,
tighten dipstick cap securely onto the
tube before removing dipstick.
Keep
oil at =FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten
cap onto the tube securely when
finished.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change if the tractor is
used more than 100 hours in one year.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hours of operation or every
season.
Service paper cartddge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.
1. Remove knobs and cover.
TO SERVICE
PRE-CLEANER
2. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
3.
Squeeze
it dry in a clean cloth.
4.
Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze
to
remove excess oil.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged,
replace
pre-cleaner.
TO SERVICE
CARTRIDGE
1. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on
flat surface.
If very dirty or damaged,
replace
cartridge.
2.
Reinstall
precleaner
cartridge,
cover
and secure with knobs.
IMPORTANT:
Petroleum
solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
the cartridge.
They may cause deteriora-
tion of the cartridge.
Do not oil cartridge.
Do not use pressurized
air to clean or dry
cartridge.
Foam __
Pre-Cleane_
CLEAN
AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from
overheating.
Clean with a wire brush or
compressed
air to remove dirt and
stubbom dded gum fibers.
CLEAN
AIR INTAKE/COOLING
AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the
grass screen, cooling fins, and other
extemal
surfaces of the engine are kept
clean at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often
under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),
remove the blower housing and other
cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins
and external surfaces as necessary. Make
sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE:
Operating
the engine with 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
create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards
carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks
and clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
Clamp_
Clamp
Fuel Filter
CLEANING
i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels
free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive 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
20 engine life.
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