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• Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, pre-
cleaner, cover and secure with knob(s).
IMPORTANT:
Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
the cartridge.
They may cause deteriora-
tion of the cartridge.
Do not oil cartridge.
Do not use pressurized
air to clean or dry
cartridge.
Knob_
Cover
Wing Nut
Plate
Foam Pre-
Cleaner
Air Screen
ENGINE
COOLING
FINS
Remove
any dust, dirt or oil from engine
cooling fins to prevent engine damage
from overheating.
Air guide covers must
be removed. Remove side panels and
hood (See "TO REMOVE
HOOD AND
GRILL ASSEMBLY"
in the Service and Ad-
justments section of this manual).
Top Air Guid_.,,.
Engine Cooling
Air Guide Cover
(Both Sides)
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-
ate a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK
PLUGS
Replace
spark plugs at the beginning
of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation,
whichever
occurs
first.
Spark plug type ar_dqap
settinqare
shown in "PRODUCTSPECIFI_3ATIONS"
on page 5 of this manual.
ENGINE
OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change if the tractor is
used more than 100 hours in one year.
• Unscrew old filter by turning counter-
clockwise.
Use a suitable container to
catch oil.
• Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to
rubber gasket on replacement
oil filter.
• Install replacement
oil filter by turning
clockwise until rubber gasket contacts
mounting surface, then tighten filter an
additional 1/2to
3/4 turn.
• Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO
CHANGE
ENGINE
OIL" in this section
of this manual).
For approximate
capacity see "PRODUCT
SPECIFICA-
TIONS" section of this manual.
• Start engine and check for oil leaks.
Correct any leaks before placing engine
into full operation.
Oil Filter
IN-LINE
FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement
is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and plug
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
clamps are propedy positioned.
_
Filter
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 automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend
using a garden
hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-
trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-
tor are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine can result in a shortened engine
life.
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