beautypg.com

Maintenance, Cleaning – Weed Eater 960480001 User Manual

Page 17

background image

17

MAINTENANCE

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

See engine manual.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent

engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

Fig. 17

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

“PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

00667

FUEL FILTER

CLAMP

CLAMP

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel

filter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor,

re place ment is re quired.

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.

Fig. 18

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 17)

Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove

blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over-

heating and engine damage.

CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS

02744

AIR SCREEN

Fig. 19

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure

washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans-

mission 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 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.

CAUTION:

Avoid all pinch points and

movable parts (See Fig. 19)

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

STEERING

PLATE

STEERING SYSTEM,

DASH, FENDER AND

MOWER NOT SHOWN

CLEAN TOP SIDE

CAUTION:

PINCH

POINTS

This manual is related to the following products: