Iseki SXG19H-UE, Operation Manual

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b. Pinch the vacuum valve to eject the dust accumu-
lated inside. When the dust is wet, wipe it off with
dry cloth.
(1) Vacuum valve (2) Element
c. Remove the wing bolt. Draw the element out of
the air-cleaner.
d. Dust it off by patting lightly while holding it with
the other hand.
e. When the element does not become clean only by
patting, blow dust off the element with com-
pressed air. Apply compressed air from inside to
outside of the element.
f. When the element does not become sufficiently
clean only by blowing, dip it in neutral detergent
solution for about 30 minutes and then rinse it in
fresh water. Then dry it in the atmospheric tem
perature.
g. After cleaning, install the element in reverse order
of disassembly.
Important:
• Never hit the element against a hard object like a
concrete wall.
• An element which has already been washed five
times or is damaged should be replaced with a
new one.
• Never attempt to start the engine without the air-
cleaner element. Such operation will cause engine
trouble.
6. FUEL STRAINER
The fuel strainer is located under the floor step of
the left side of the lawn mower. Check the strainer
for accumulated dust or water in the bottom of the
strainer cup.
a. When dust or water is found accumulated in the
bottom, turn the fuel cock lever by 180 degrees
towards the bolt to stop fuel flowing.
b. Remove the ring nut to remove the strainer cup
and element.
c. Wash the inside of the strainer cup and element in
diesel fuel.
(1) Fuel cook lever (3) Ring nut
(2) Air-bleeding screw (A) Open (B) Close
Danger:
• Smoking is prohibited when the fuel strainer is
being cleaned or inspected.
• Keep away sparks and open flames from the
strainer.
• Spilt fuel should be wiped away immediately.
Important:
• Be sure to install the O-ring when re-installing
the strainer.
• When the fuel tank is emptied and air is trapped
in the fuel system, bleed the air as follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. Turn the fuel cock to "Open" position.
3. Loosen the air-bleeding screw and let air bub-
bles out.
4. Loosen the air-bleeding screw of the fuel injec-