Maintenance – Poulan Pro PB145G38 LAWN TRACTOR User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14)

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. 14

FUEL

FILTER

CLAMP

AIR FILTER

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

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

See engine manual.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester

(if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam-

age.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing sea-

son or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first.

Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD UCT

SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 13)

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

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AIR SCREEN

Fig. 13

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 dam age from overheating. Clean

with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers.

CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign

matter.

•

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.