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8.
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level.
Insert dipstick
into the
tube and rest the oil fill cap on the
tube.
Do not thread the cap onto the
tube when taking reading.
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 cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs first.
Service air cteaner more often under
dusty conditions.
1. Remove knob and cover.
2.
Remove wing nut and air cleaner from
base.
TO SERVICE
PRE-CLEANER
3.
Slide foam pre-cleaner
off cartridge.
4. Wash it in liquid detergent
and water.
5. Squeeze
it dry in a clean cloth.
Allow
it to dry.
6. Saturate
it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze
to
remove excess
oil.
TO SERVICE
CARTRIDGE
1. Replace
a dirty, bent, or damaged
cartridge.
NOTE:
Do not wash the paper cartridge
or use pressurized
air, as this will
damage
the cartridge.
2.
Reinstall
the pre-cleaner
(cleaned
and oiled) over the paper cartridge.
3.
Reassemble
air cleaner,
wing nut,
cover and tighten
knob securely.
Air Cleaner
Cover
Cover
Nut
Foam
Pre-
Rubber
Cleaner
_rommet
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
stubborn dried gum fibers.
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 propedy positioned.
4.
Immediately
wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
ClamP_Clamp
Fuel Filter
CLEANING
• 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
engine
life.
Paper
Ca_ddge
A=rCleaner
Base
Air
Screen
Dipstick
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