NSIBILITIES ,,i I IIIIII JIIIII I Jill .... ..... CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating, Clean witha wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers_ IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) 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 _ter and plug fuel line sections. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 16) Place new fuel filter in position in fue! line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine. Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,, Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins. CLAMP To reassemble, reverse above procedure. SCREWS BLOWER HOUSING SCREWS ___D CLAMP FUEL RLTER FIG. 17 AIR SCREEN OIL FILL TUBE ASSEMBLY CLEANING Cfean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc, of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
ENGINE COOLING FINS SPARK PLUG We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor uniess the electrical system, muffler', air lifter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water' in engine can result in a shortened engine life. FIG, 16 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it couldcreate 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 and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. 2O