MAINTENANCE
CLEANING LAWN TRACTOR
Grass clippings may pack under the mower deck due to
the internal moisture content of the grass, This accumulation
of cut grass should be removed after each mowing. Remove
ignifionkey and scrape accumulation off with a puttyknife or
similartool. Cleaning of the underside is easier if mower deck
is removed, Sea paragraph Mower Deck Removal. Remove
dirt and debris from engine area with a brush or cloth.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
See Engine Operating and Maintenance manual for mainte-
nance instructions.
MAINTAIN THE AIR FILTER
The air filter should be cleaned and/or replaced every 25 hours
of operation under normal operating conditions; more often un-
der dusty conditions. To clean the air filter see Engine Oper-
ating and Maintenance manual.
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
Spark plug should be checked periodically for excessive car-
ben and gap. The spark plug gap should be checked with a
wire feeler gauge and set at .030 inch as shown in the Engine
Operating and Maintenance manual.
MAINTAIN THE OIL FILTER
The oil filter should be changed every 100 hours of operation
under normal operating conditions, more often under severe
conditions. See the Engine Operating and Maintenance
manual for proper procedure,
MAINTAIN THE FUEL FILTER
Check the in-line fuel filter at frequent intervals and replace
before the screen becomes clogged with sediment. Make sure
new filter is installed with the IN marking toward the tank and
the OUT marking toward the engine. Check fuel system com-
ponents frequently and replace any parts showing wear or
cracks. See the Engine Operating and Maintenance
manual for proper procedure.
TO CHANGE CRANKCASE OIL
(FIG. 1-MAINT)
Change crankcase oil after first 5 hours of operation and every
25 hours thereafter. See Engine Operating and Mainte-
nance manual for proper procedure.
1. Place a flat bottom 2 quart container beneath oil drain valve.
NOTE: The user has the option of connecting a vinyl hose
(1/2" diameter) to pert end of valve in order to drain used oil
into container for disposal. Hose may be purchased at any
local hardware store.
NOTE: It may be necessary to raise left side of lawn tractor (with ,
blocks under left wheels) to get proper drainage.
2. Turn oil drain valve counterclockwise and pull to drain oil.
NOTE: Oil fill cap/dipstick should be loosen ed to serve as an
air vent,
3. Tocioseoildrain valve push and turn clockwise. Removeoil
fill cap/dipstick and refill crankcase as outlined in
Engine Operating and Maintenance manual.
4. Reinstall oil fill cap/dipstick.
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