ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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replacement.
10. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG BEFORE SERVICING.
1. WHEELS-Lubricate the ball bearings in each wheel at least once a season with a light oil.
2. ENGINE-Follow engine manual for lubrication instructions.
11.CLEANING
CAUTION:
Do not hose engine. Water can damage engine or contaminate the fuel system.
1. Wipe deck with dry cloth.
2. Hose under deck by tilting the mower so that the spark plug is up.
11.1 ENGINE AIR CLEANER
CAUTION:
Do not allow dirt or dust to clog the air filter foam element.
The engine air cleaner element must be serviced (cleaned) after 25 hours normal mowing. The foam element
must be serviced regularly if the mower is used in dry dusty conditions.
To CLEAN AIR FILTER
1. Remove cover. (Fig.12A)
2. blow the the Filter element dust off . (Fig.12B).
3. Place a few drops of SAE30 oil on the foam filter and squeeze tightly to remove any excess oil.
4. Reinstall filter.
5. Close the filter cover.
NOTE:
Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable to be cleaned.
Fig.12A
Fig.12B
11.2 ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
Service air cleaner as per separate engine manual under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under
extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should
be serviced.
To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended
at the start of each mowing season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
Filter cover
Filter element
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