CLEAN
AIR SCREEN
The air screen
is over the air intake
blower
located
on top
of engine.
The
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.
ENGINE COOLING
SYSTEM
To ensure
proper
cooling,
make
sure
the
grass screen,
cooling
fins, and other exter-
nal surfaces
of the engine
are kept clean
at all times.
Every
100 hours
of operation
(more
often
under
extremely
dusty,
dirty
conditions),
remove the blower
housing
and other cooling
shrouds.
Clean the cooling
fins and external
surfaces
as necessary.
Ensure
the cooling
shrouds
are reinstalled.
NOTE:
Operating
the engine
with a blocked
grass
screen,
dirty or plugged
cooling
fins,
and/or
cooling
shrouds
removed
will cause
engine
damage
due to overheating.
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.
IN=LINE
FUEL
FILTER
The fue! filter should
be replaced
once
each season.
If fuel filter becomes
clogged,
obstructing
fuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement
is required.
1.
With engine
cool, remove
filter and
plug fuel line sections.
2.
Place newfuel
filter in position
in fuel line
with arrow
pointing
towards
carburetor.
3.
Ensure
there
are no fuel line leaks and
clamps
are properly
positioned.
4.
Immediately
wipe
up any spilled
gaso-
line.
Clamp
CLEANING
•
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
•
Clean debrisfrom
steering plate. Debris
can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft move-
ment, causing belt slip and loss of drive.
& CAUTION:
Avoid
all pinch points and
movable
parts
Clutch/brake
pedal
Clean
top
Steerinc
Steering System, Dash, Fender
and Mower Not Shown
•
Keep finished
surfaces
and wheels
free
of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
•
Protect
painted
surfaces
with automotive
type wax.
Except
for the washout
port
(if equipped),
we do not recommend
using a garden
hose
or pressure
washer
to clean
the outside
of
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 outside
tractor
and mower.
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