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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 20)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.
Clean the foam pre-cleaner element 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 cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded mufflerand spark arrester (if
equipped) as itcould create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever
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Remove knob(s) and cover,
comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
O SERVICE PRE-CLEANER -
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"on page 3 of this manual.
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Slide foam pre-cleaner off
cartridge.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
(See Fig. 21)
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Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
Thefuelfiltershouldbe replaced once each season. Iffuel
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Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth,
filter becomes clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carburetor,
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Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent
replacement is required.
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
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Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
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sections.
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Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
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Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointingtowards carburetor.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE -
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Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate,
properly positioned.
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Remove cartridge and clean by tapping gentlyon flat
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Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
surface.
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Ifve ry di rty,re p lace or wash in a nonsudsing
detergent.
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and warm water solution. Rinse thoroughly w_thwater
from inside out until water runs clear. Let cartridge dry
thoroughly before using.
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Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, precleaner, cover
and secure with knob(s).
IMPORTANT:
PETROLEUM
SOLVENTS, SUCH AS
KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE
CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF
THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT
USE
PRESSURIZED
AIR
TO
CLEAN
OR DRY
CARTRIDGE.
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KNOB NUT
COVER
WING
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CARTRIDGE
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
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matter.
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Keep finished surfaces and wheels free ofall gasoline,
oil, etc.
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Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
PRE-CLEANER
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.
AIR SCREEN
CARTRIDGE
FIG. 20
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