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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
t
IMPORTANT;
PETROLEUM
soLVENTS,
SUCH
AS
KEROSENE,
ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE
CARTRIDGE
THEY MAY CAUSE DETER)ORATION
OF
THE CARTRIDGE
DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE,
DO NOT
USE
PRESSURIZED
AIR
TO
CLEAN
OR
DRY
CARTRIDGE,
FOAM
PLATE
KNOB
CARTRIDGE
FIG, 17
AIR SCREEN
ENGINE
COOLING
FINS
(See Fig. 18)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating.. Air guide covers
must be removed. Remove sld e panels and hood (See 'TO
REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY"
in the Service
and Adjustments
section of this manual).
ENGINE
COOLING FINS
8
AER GUIDE COVER
MUFFLER
Inspect and replacecorroded muffler and spark attester (if
equipped)as ttcould create a fire hazard and/or damage,
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning
of each mowing
season or afler every 100 hours of operation,
whichever
occurs first, Spark pfug type and gap selling are shown tn
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this manual
IN-LINE
FUEL
FILTER
(See Fig. 19)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.. If fuel
fitter becomes clogged, obstructing
fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement
is required°
Wilh
engine cool, remove
filter end plug fuel fine
sections.
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
Be sure there are no fuel _ine leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline
FUEL _._"°
\
/'J
J
FILTER-
_"_J-----_
/
FIG. 19
CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foretgn
matter°
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oii, etc_
Protect painted surfaces with automotive
type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to c}een your
tractor unless the electrical
system, muIfier, air fitter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine
can result in a shortened
engine Iifeo
FIG. 18
2O

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