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Check the gap using a feeler gauge and adjust, if
necessary, by carefully bending the ground
electrode. See Figure 14. Set the spark plug gap to
0.030 (.76 mm).
Figure 14
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Reinstall each spark plug into the cylinder head.
Torque the spark plug to
28/32 ft. lb.
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Place each spark plug wire boot over the spark plug
and press until you feel it “click” in place.
Fuel Filter
WARNING:
Do not replace the fuel filter
when engine is hot.
The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter located
on the left side of the engine.
Visually inspect the filter periodically for a build-up of
residue inside the filter body, and for a dirty element
which can be indicated by discoloration. Replace the
fuel filter when dirty.
Hydrostatic Transmission
Keep the area around the transmission cooling fan free
of grass and debris at all times. The transmission is
sealed at the factory and is maintenance free. The fluid
level cannot be checked and cannot be changed.
Cleaning the Engine And Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly.
Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine,
especially the belts and pulleys.
Deck Wash System
(Model GT2300 Only)
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its
surface as part of its deck wash system.
Use the deck wash system to rinse grass clippings from
the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of
corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps
AFTER EACH MOWING:
1.
Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn,
near enough for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT:
Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute
is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked
cars, etc.
2.
Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the
parking brake and stop the engine.
3.
Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your
tractor’s Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your
garden hose.
4.
Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your
decks surface. See Figure 15.
Figure 15
5.
Turn the water on.
6.
While sitting in the operator’s position on the
tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever
in the FAST (rabbit) position.
7.
Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON
position.
8.
Remain in the operator’s position
with the cutting
deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes,
allowing the underside of the cutting deck to
thoroughly rinse.
9.
Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the
OFF position.
10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn
the tractor’s engine off.
11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler
from the water port on your deck’s surface.
12. Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the
cutting deck.
Feeler Gauge
Ground Electrode
Spark Plug
Gap
Water Port
Hose Coupler
