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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
AIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (See Fig.
17)
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter. Cleanthe foam pre-cleaner element
after every 25 hours of operation, more often if used in very
dusty, dirty conditions.
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Remove knob and cover.
•
Remove cartridge nut and replace cartridge.
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Reassemble and tighten securely.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper cartridge.
Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100
hours of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty
conditions.
•
Wash foam pre-cleaner
in liquid detergent and water.
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Wrap foam pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry.
•
Lightly coat foam pre-cleaner
with clean engine oil.
Squeeze in towel to remove excess oi!. Do not satu-
rate.
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Install foam pre-cleaner over paper cartridge.
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Reassemble cover and secure with knobs.
COVER
KNOB
FIG. 17
AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18)
The engine 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.
STARTER
HOUSING
OIL FILL
LK
DIPSTICK
PLUG
ENGINE COOLING RNS
FIG. 18
MUFFLER
_nspect 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. 19)
Fuelfilter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel filter
becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re-
placement is required.
•
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
,
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line.
•
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
FUEL
FILTER
ENGINE
COOLING
FINS (See Fig. 18)
Remove any dust, dirt or o11from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating.
•
Remove oil fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent
entry of dirt.
FIG. 19
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
FOR BEST
PERFORMANCE,
KEEP
MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILD-UP,
GRASS AND
TRASH. CLEAN UNDERSIDE
OF MOWER HOUSING
AFTER EACH USE.
off engine: ......................
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Remove the screws securing the starter housing and
lift housing off engine.
•
Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly
clean engine cooling fins.
•
To reassemble,
reverse above procedure.
Remove screws from blower housing arid !ift hous ng
".
C!esn engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
•
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of ait 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
unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine
18 can result in a shortened engine life.
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