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CLEANING
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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 automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure
washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans-
mission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or
transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use
compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves
and trash from tractor and mower.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 21)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor,
re place ment is re quired.
•
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Fig. 21
FUEL FILTER
CLAMP
CLAMP
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 sea-
son or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first.
Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD UCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 20)
Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove
blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over-
heating and engine damage.
CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS
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AIR SCREEN
Fig. 20
DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 22)
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on
its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be
utilized after each use.
1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near
enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT
: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is
directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.
2. Make sure the PTO (Blade Engage) is not engaged,
set the parking brake, and stop the engine.
3. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with your tractor’s
Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
4. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push
the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end
of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the
adapter on the nozzle.
WASHOUT
PORT
NOZZLE ADAPTER
HOSE
IMPORTANT
: Tug hose ensuring connection is secure.
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor,
re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the
Fast "
" position.
IMPORTANT
: Recheck the area making certain the area
is clear.
7. Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) to the ON
position. Remain in the operator’s position with the
cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned.
8. Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) to the OFF
position. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to
turn the tractor’s engine off. Turn the water off.
9. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to dis-
connect the adapter from the nozzle washout port.
10. Move the tractor to a dry area, preferably a concrete or
paved area. Engage the mower deck PTO to remove ex-
cess water and to help dry before putting the tractor away.
WARNING: A broken or missing washout
fitting could expose you or others to
thrown objects from contact with the blade.
•
Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, prior to using mower again.
•
Plug any holes in mower with bolts and locknuts.
Fig. 22
MAINTENANCE
