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CUSTOM
R ESPONSIBILITIES
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°
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
AIR SCREEN
\
\
CARTRIDGE
/
FIG. 15
ENGINE
COOLING
FINS (See Fig. 16)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating, Air guide covers
must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See "TO
REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service
and Adjustments
section of this manual).
TOP AIR
GUIDE COVE
ENGINE
""%
COOLING
FINS
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it could 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 use, whichever comes
first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this manual.
IN-LINE
FUEL FILTER
(See Fig. 17)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
-
With engine coo1, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
-
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
,
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
•
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP
CLAMP
FU EL FtL_
FIG. 17
CLEANING
,
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
o
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc_
,
Protect painted surfaces with automotive
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.
FIG. 16
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