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CLEANING ENGINE
This tractor has an air-cooled engine. Air must be
able to circulate freely around the engine, shroud and
over the fins of the cylinder head and cylinder block.
Keep these areas free of accumulated dirt and trash
or engine will overheat and result in damaged moving
parts. Periodically clean the inside of the side panels
and grille for adequate cooling.
NOTE
This machine is designed to cool properly
with the engine side panels in place. Oper¬
ating the machine without panels in place
may result in inadequate cooling.
SPARK PLUGS
A
WARNING
To avoid possible injury, be sure engine is
off and cool before making any adjustment
or repairs.
NOTE
Remove all dirt from around the spark plugs
before removing.
To remove spark plugs, always use a spark plug
wrench. Check gap after every 100 hours of opera¬
tion.
Replace a defective plug with a new plug. Set gap at
.025 inch. (See Figure 35.) Tighten plug to 10-15 ft-
Ibs.
See your authorized dealer for the correct
replacement plug.
Figure 35
1.
SparkPlug
CLEANING OF CYLINDER HEADS
Cleaning of the cylinder heads should only be done by
your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. This process is to
be done to keep your engine properly cooled and at its
peak efficiency. The frequency of cleaning is depend¬
ent upon the type of fuel used. When leaded fuel is
used the cleaning interval is 250 hours, and with
unleaded fuel the cleaning interval is 500 hours.
FUEL FILTER
A
WARNING
Do not replace fuel filter when engine is hot.
The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter. Visu¬
ally inspect the filter periodically. Replace dirty filter.
LIGHTS
Refer to "SPECIFICATIONS" when replacement of
head lamp bulb or taillight bulb is necessary.
A
WARNING
Do not change head lamp bulbs when
engine is hot.
To replace a head lamp bulb, refer to Figure 36 and
remove the socket from the grille by rotating socket
1/4 turn. Pull old bulb assembly from socket and
insert new bulb assembly. Place socket into grille and
turn to lock in place.
To replace a taillight bulb, remove socket from the
back of the taillight by rotating socket 1/4 turn.
Remove old bulb from socket and install new bulb.
Replace socket into taillight and turn to lock in place.
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