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ENGmNE OraL FmLTER
Replacethe engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change if the tractor is
used morethan 100 hours in oneyear.
AIR FmLTER
Yourenginewill not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Replacepre-cleanerafter
every 25 hours of operationor every
season. Service paper cartridge every
100 hoursof operationor every season,
whicheveroccurs first.
Service air cleaner moreoften under dusty
conditions.
1. Pull up on air filter cover handleand
rotate towardsengine.
2. Removecover.
3. Carefullyremoveair filter cartridge and
pre-cleanerfrom base.
4. Clean basecarefully to preventdebris
from falling into carburetor.
NOTE:If very dirty or damaged,replace
cartridge.
5. Place newpre-cleanerand cartridge
firmly in base.
6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower
housingand replacecover.
7. Hook handleon cover and pushdown
on handle to close.
mMPORTANT: Petroleumsolvents,such
as kerosene,are not to be usedto clean
the cartridge. They may cause deterio-
rationof the cartridge. Do not oil car-
tridge. Do not use pressurizedair to clean
cartridge.
CLEAN AmR SCREEN
Air screen mustbe kept free of dirt and
chaffto preventenginedamagefrom
overheating. Cleanwith a wire brushor
compressedair to removedirt and stub-
born dried gum fibers.
ENGmNE COOUNG SYSTEM
Debris mayclog the engine's air cool-
ing system.Removeblower housingand
clean area shown to preventoverheating
and enginedamage.
CUean outchaffanddebris
AirScreen
I_IUFFLER
Inspectand replacecorroded muffler and
spark arrester (if
equipped)
as it could cre-
ate 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.
Cartridge
raN-LINE FUEL
FmLTER
The fuel filter should
be replaced
once
each season.
If fuel filter becomes
clogged,
obstructing
fuel flow to carbu-
retor, 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
carbu-
retor.
3.
Be sure there
are no fuel line leaks
and clamps
are properly
positioned.
4.
Immediately
wipe
up any spilled
gaso-
line.
Tabs
-Slots
_
Clamp
Clamp J
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-"- Fuel Filter
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