4.
Clean
base carefully
to prevent
debris
from falling into carburetor.
NOTE:
If very dirty or damaged,
replace
cartridge.
5.
Place
new pre-cleaner
and cartridge
firmly in base.
6.
Align tabs on cover with slots in blower
housing
and replace
cover.
7.
Hook handle
on cover and push down
on handle
to close.
IMPORTANT:
Petroleum
solvents,
such
as kerosene,
are not to be used to clean
the cartridge.
They may cause
deterio-
ration of the cartridge.
Do not oil car-
tridge.
Do not use pressurized
air to clean
cartridge.
Handle
Air Screen
Clean out chaff and debris
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MUFFLER
Inspect
and replace
corroded
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.
Pre-cleanel
Cover
Cartridge
IN-LINE
FUEL
FILTER
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.
Base
Tabs
_
Slots
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 stub-
born dried gum fibers.
ENGINE
COOLING
SYSTEM
Debris
may clog the engine's
air cool-
ing system.
Remove
blower
housing
and
clean
area shown
to prevent
overheating
and engine
damage.
Clamp
CLEANING
• Clean engine,
battery,
seat, finish,
etc.
of all foreign
matter.
• Keep finished
surfaces
and wheels
free
of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
• Protect
painted
surfaces
with auto-
motive
type wax.
We do not recommend
using
a garden
hose or pressure
washer
to clean your
tractor
unless the engine
and transmis-
sion are covered
to keep water out. Water
in engine
or transmission
will shorten
the
useful life of your tractor.
Use compressed
air or a leaf blower to remove
grass,
leaves
and trash from tractor
and mower.
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