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7. Refill engine
with oil through
oil fill
dipstick
tube.
Pour slowly.
Do not
overfill.
For approximate
capacity
see
"PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section
of this manual.
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 cartridge 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.
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.
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING
AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the
grass screen, cooling fins, and other
external 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.
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