CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
SCREWS BLOWER COVER
HOUSING KNOB _i_
_L RLL
TUBE
ASSEMBLY
AiR SCREEN
SCREWS
ENGINE COOUNG RNS
SPARK
PLUG
FIG. 12
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13)
Your engine will notrun propedy usinga dirtyairfilter. Clean
the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or
every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of
operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
• Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
• Slide foam pre-cleaner offcartridge.
• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
• Squeeze itdry in a clean cloth.
• Saturateitinengineoil. Wrapitinclean, absorbantcloth
and squeeze to remove excess oil.
• Ifvery dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.
• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
• Removecartridge nut.
• Carefully remove cartridge topreventdebrisfrom enter-
ing carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent debris
from enteringcarburetor.
• Cleancartridgebytappinggentlyonflatsurface. Ifvery
dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
• Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure
with knob(s).
IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS
KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE
CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF
THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT
USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.
CARTRIDGE
COVE _ NUT
_ PAPER
FOAM J _ i CARTRIDGE
PRE-CLEANER_ BASE
FIG. 13
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours o!_operation, whichever
occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec-
tions.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointingtowardscarburetor.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
propedy positioned.
• Immediatelywipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP
CLAMP
FUEL _
FILTER
RG. 14
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of allgasoline,
oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.
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