Air Cleaner Service; Fuel Filter And Fuel Pump Service; Spark Plug Service - Cub Cadet RZT SERIES Manual De Operador

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Air Cleaner Service
CAUTION 1
Do not run the engine with the air cleaner
removed.
Foam Element
Clean the foam element (A) even/25 hours.
• Wash the element in detergent and water, and dry
it thoroughly.
A+ Foam Element
B, Paper Element
Paper Element
Clean the paper element (B) eve_ t00 hours,
• Clean the element by tapping gently to remove
dust. If very dirty,replace the element with a new
one,
• Replace with a new Dat0erelement vead_L.gr..2_
whichever comes first.
NOTE
o Operating in a dusty condition may require more
frequent maintenance than above.
CAUTION
Do not wash paper element.
Do not oil paper or foam element.
Do not use pressurized air to clean paper el-
ement.
Fuel Filter and Fuel Pump Service
Improper use of solvents can result in fire or
an explosion,
Do not use gasoline or low flash-point sol-
vents to clean the fuel filter and/or the fuel
pump.
Clean only in a well ventilated area away from
sources of sparks or flame, including any ap-
pliancas with a pilot light. _ ................... ;
• The fuel filter can not be disassembled, if the fuel
filter gets clogged, replace it with a new one.
• The fuel pump can not be disassembled. If the fuel
pump fails, replace it with a new one.
Spark Plug Service
Hot engine components can cause severe
burns.
Stop engine and allow itto cool before check-
ing spark plugs.
Clean or replace the sparkplugsand reset the gap
(A) every 100 hoursof operation.
• Disconnect the spark plug caps from the spark
plugsand remove the spark plugs.
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• Clean the electrodes (B) by scraping or using a
wire brushto remove carbon deposits.
+ Inspect for cracked porcelain,other wear or dam-
age. Replace the sparkplugwith a new oneif nec-
essary.
• Check the spark plug gap and reset it if neces-
sary. The gap must be 0.75 mm (0.030 in). To
change the gap, bend on|ythe side electrode, us-
ing a spark plug tool.
= Install and tightenthe spark plugs to 22 N.m___.2
kgf.m, 16 ffo!b)_
• Fit the spark plug caps on the spark plugs se-
curely.
• Pull up the spark plug caps lightly to make sure of
the installationof the spark plug caps.
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG
NGK .................................. BPR4ES
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