Annuallyor every100hoursof operation{moreoften
underextremely dus_% dirty conditions), r emove the
blowerhousingandanyothercoolingshrouds. C lean
the coolingfins andexternal s urfaces a snecessar): Make
surethe coolingshrouds arereinstalled. T orquethe
blowerhousingscrews to 5.5ft-lb (7.5N-m).
Important:
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.
Fuel System
Maintenance
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.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service
Interval:
Every
100 hours--Replace
the fuel
filter.
Never
install a dir_7 filter if it is removed
from the fuel
lille.
,
Park the machine oil a level surface and disengage
the blade control svdtch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the
park position, stop the engine, remove the keB and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Raise the seat and locate the fuel line coming from
the fuel tank below_ The fuel filter is in the fuel line
between the tank and engine.
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