Husqvarna TS 348XD - AIR FILTER AND ENGINE COOLING; SPARK PLUGS AND FUEL FILTER

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MAINTENANCE
MUFFLER
Inspectandreplacecorrodedmufflerandsparkarrester(if
equipped)asitcouldcreateafirehazardand/ordamage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
seasonorafterevery100hoursofoperation,whichever
occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
“PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS”sectionofthismanual.
CLAMP
FUEL FILTER
Fig. 22
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 22)
Thefuelfiltershouldbereplacedonceeachseason.Iffuel
filterbecomesclogged,obstructingfuelflowtocarburetor,
replacement is required.
• Withenginecool,removefilterandplugfuellinesec-
tions.
• Placenewfuelfilterinpositioninfuellinewitharrow
pointing towards carburetor.
• Besuretherearenofuellineleaksandclampsare
properly positioned.
• Immediatelywipeupanyspilledgasoline.
AIR FILTER
Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusingadirtyairfilter.Ser-
vice air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Toensurepropercooling,makesurethe grassscreen,
coolingfins,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengineare
kept clean at all times.
Every100hoursofoperation(moreoftenunderextremely
dusty,dirtyconditions),removetheblowerhousingand
othercoolingshrouds.Cleanthecoolingfinsandexternal
surfacesas necessary.Ensurethecoolingshroudsare
reinstalled.
NOTE:Operatingtheenginewithablockedgrassscreen,
dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins,and/orcoolingshroudsremoved
will cause engine damage due to overheating.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
The air screen is over the air intake blower located on top
of engine. The air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean
with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and
stubborn dried gum fibers.
Fig. 23
• Keepfinishedsurfacesandwheelsfreeofallgasoline,
oil,etc.
• Protectpaintedsurfaceswithautomotivetypewax.
Except for the washout port (if equipped), we do not
recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to
clean the outside of your tractor unless the engine and
transmission are covered to keep water out. Water in
engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your
tractor.Usecompressedairoraleafblowertoremove
grass,leavesandtrashfromoutsidetractorandmower.
CLEANING
• Cleanengine,battery,seat,finish,etc.ofallforeign
matter.
• Cleandebrisfromsteeringplate.Debriscanrestrict
clutch/brakepedalshaftmovement,causingbeltslip
andlossofdrive.SeeFig.23.
CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and
movable parts.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
STEERING
PLATE
STEERING SYSTEM, DASH, FENDER AND MOWER NOT SHOWN
CLEAN
TOP SIDE