Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
•
Keep your hands, feet, face, other body parts,
and clothing away from the muffler and other hot
surfaces. Allow engine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
•
Do not change the engine governor speed or
overspeed the engine.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval:
Every 400 hours
Checking the Air Cleaner
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.
Check the air-cleaner body for damage, which
could possibly cause an air leak.
Replace a damaged air-cleaner body.
4.
Check the air-intake system for leaks, damage,
or loose hose clamps.
5.
Service the air-cleaner filter and safety element
when alerted (
Important:
Do not over-service the air filter.
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1.
Air-cleaner body
4.
Filter
2.
Gasket
5.
Air-cleaner cover
3.
Safety element
6.
Rubber outlet valve
6.
Ensure that the cover seats correctly and seals
with the air-cleaner body.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Note:
If the foam gasket in the cover is damaged,
replace it.
Important:
Avoid using high-pressure air, which
could force dirt through the filter into the intake
tract.
Important:
Do not clean the used filter to avoid
damaging the filter media.
Important:
Do not use a damaged filter.
Important:
Do not apply pressure to the flexible
center of the filter.
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