Not for
Reproduction
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Clean Spark Plug
Clean with wire brush and sturdy knife. Do NOT use
abrasives.
Servicing the Spark Plugs
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric
shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation, or laceration.
When testing for spark:
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
CAUTION:
Spark plugs have different heat ranges. It is
important that the correct spark plug is used, otherwise,
engine damage can occur.
Check Spark Plug Gap
Use a spark plug feeler gauge to check the gap between the
two electrodes. When the gap is correct, the gauge will drag
slightly as you pull it through the gap.
If necessary, use the spark plug gauge to adjust the gap by
gently bending the curved electrode without touching the
center electrode or the porcelain.
.030˝
(0.76 mm)
Install Spark Plug
Finger tighten, then tighten with wrench.
• 180 in-lbs (20 Nm), OR
• 1/2 turn when reinstalling the original spark plug.
1/4 turn when installing a new spark plug.
Washing the Mower Deck
NOTE:
The washout port allows you to connect a typical
garden hose to the left-hand side of the mower deck to
remove grass and debris from the underside.
1. Place the lawn tractor on a smooth level surface.
2. Attach the quick disconnect (
A
, Figure 15) to garden
hose (
B
) and connect to washout port (
C
) on mower
deck.
3. Turn the mower on and place in the highest cutting
position.
4. Run water to remove grass and debris from underside
of mower deck.
5. Turn the mower off.
6. Remove the garden hose and quick disconnect from
the washout port when completed.
WARNING
Before running the mower, make sure the hose is
properly connected and does not come into contact with
the blades. When the mower is running and the blades are
engaged, the person cleaning the mower deck must be in
the operator position, and there are no bystanders. Failure to
follow these precautions may result in serious injury or death.
