Cleaning the Cooling
System
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Remove the air filter from the engine.
4.
Remove the engine shroud.
5.
To prevent debris entering the air intake, install
the air filter to the filter base.
6.
Clean debris and grass from the parts.
7.
Remove the air filter and install the engine
shroud.
8.
Install the air filter.
Fuel System
Maintenance
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
Refer to
Adding Fuel (page 15)
for a complete
list of fuel related precautions.
Replacing the In-Line Fuel
Filter
Service Interval:
Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)—Check the in-line fuel
filter.
Every 200 hours/Every 2 years (whichever
comes first)—Replace the in-line fuel filter.
Never install a dirty filter after removing it from the
fuel line.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Replace the filter (
Note:
Note: Ensure that the markings on the
filter follow the fuel flow direction.
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