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®Reinsta!l cartridge, nut,prec_eaner,
cover and secure w ithknob(s).
mMPORTANT:
Petroleum s olvents, such as
kerosene,
are not to be used to clean the
cartridge. They may cause deterioration of
the cartridge. Do not oi! cartridge. Do not
use pressurized air to clean or dry car-
tridge.
Cover
Knob
Cartridge
CLEAN AiR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from over-
heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-
pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn
dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING FiNS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine
cooling fins to prevent engine damage
from overheating.
• Remove screws from blower housing
and lifl housing and dipstick tube
assembly off engine.
, Cover oil lilt opening to prevent entry of
dirt.
o Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush
_o thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.
o To reassemble, reverse above proce-
dure.
Screws
Blower P
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre
ate a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Repiace spark plugs 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"
on page 5 of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
dogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and ptu_
fuel line sections.
, Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards carbu*
retor.
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clam.
CLEANING
Clean engine, batteR_',seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels fre_
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
_. Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose to dean your tractor unless the eiec
trical system, muffler, air filter and carbur_
tot are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine can result in a shortened engin,
life.
Plug
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