Clean air screen, Clean engine cooling fins, Air filter foam pre-cleaner – Poulan XC1182B User Manual

Page 18: Engine oil filter, Muffler, Spark plugs, In-line fuel filter (see fig. 21), Maintenance, Engine, Cleaning

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MAINTENANCE

ENGINE

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

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

gine damage from overheating. Clean \with a brush or com
pressed air to remove dirt, stubborn dried gum fibers.

CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to pre

vent damage from overheating. Air guide covers must be re
moved.

See Engine Manual packed with your unit.

AIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by

using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner element
after every 25 hours of operation, more often if tractor is
used in very dusty, dirty conditions.

See Engine Manual packed with your unit.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil

change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one
year.

See Engine Manual packed with your unit.

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 sea

son or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first.
Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

(See

FIG. 21)

Fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter
becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re
placement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.
• Place newfuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow point

ing towards carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are prop

erly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLEANING

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

ter.

• 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 to clean your
unit unless the electrical system, muffler, airfilter and carbu

retor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can re

sult in a shortened engine life.