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Removing and Installing the
Belt Guard
You will have to remove the belt guard to perform
maintenance under seat and engine cover.
Removing Belt Guard
1. Raise seat and remove center bolt (Fig. 13).
2. Remove guard from interlock rear lip in rear of
opening (Fig. 13).
3. Lift guard out (Fig. 13).
Installing Belt Guard
1. Raise seat.
2. Interlock rear lip of belt guard into rear of opening
(Fig. 13).
3. Secure center bolt into speed nut and belt guard
(Fig. 13).
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Figure 13
1.
Belt guard
2.
Rear lip
3.
Speed nut
4.
Center Bolt, 1/4 x 7/8 in.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating
hours.
Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or
sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Raise seat and remove belt guard. See Removing Belt
Guard on page 21.
2. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew
the knob and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 14).
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Figure 14
1.
Wing nut
2.
Cover
3.
Filter
4.
Pre-filter
5.
Filter Base
4. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element
(Fig. 14).
5. Unscrew the cover nut and remove the cover and paper
element (Fig. 14).
Cleaning the Foam Element
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water.
When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth (do
not wring).
3. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element (Fig. 15).
Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Important
Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
