Cleaning the Cooling System
Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each
use.
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch 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, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
•
Perform any fuel related maintenance when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
•
Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
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