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GTS 200
General Information
This should be a regular maintenance operation, performed
yearly or every 100 hours, whichever comes first and more
often when dust or when airborne debris is present.
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Fig. 5 – Static Screen
1.
Static screen
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Fig. 6 – Cylinder Fins and Ducting
1.
Ducting
2.
Cylinder fins
Air Cleaner – General
A properly serviced air cleaner protects internal parts of the
engine from dust particles in the air. If air cleaner instructions
are not carefully followed, dirt and dust which should be
collected in the air cleaner will be drawn into the engine and
become a part of the oil film, which is very detrimental to
engine life; dirt in the oil forms an abrasive mixture which
wears moving parts instead of protecting them.
Air Cleaner Service
Normally, clean the air cleaner pre–cleaner after every
25 operating hours or every season. Clean or replace the paper
cartridge after every 100 hours or every season. More frequent
cleaning is required when mower is operated in dusty or dirty
conditions. Replace air cleaner parts, if very dirty.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate engine without air filter
elements; extreme engine wear or damage will occur.
Note: Tipping mower on wrong side to service underside of
mower may cause damage to air filters.
1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 7).
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Fig. 7 – Remove Spark Plug Wire Prior to Service
1.
Primer
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Spark plug wire
2. Loosen two (2) knobs securing air cleaner cover to engine
(Fig. 8).
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Fig. 8 – Air Cleaner Service
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Knob
2.
Cover
3.
Foam pre–cleaner
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Paper cartridge
3. Lift cover off. Clean cover thoroughly.
4. Carefully remove pre–cleaner. If pre–cleaner is dirty,
carefully wash it in a solution of liquid soap and warm
water. Rinse in clear water. Allow to dry thoroughly before
using.
5. If paper cartridge is dirty, clean the paper filter by tapping
it gently on a flat surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil pre–cleaner or paper cartridge.
Do not use pressurized air to clean paper cartridge.
6. Reinstall pre–cleaner over paper cartridge. Reinstall air
cleaner cover and tighten securely in place with two (2)
knobs.
