Air filter (see fig. 20), Muffler, Spark plugs – Poulan 139700 User Manual
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 20)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.
Clean the foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hours of
operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
*
Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
•
Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
® Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
® Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
® Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
® Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
® Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
« Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.
•
Remove cartridge and clean by tapping gently on flat
surface.
*
Ifverydirty, replace orwash in a nonsudsing detergent
and warm water solution. Rinse thoroughly with water
from inside out until water runs clear. Let cartridge dry
thoroughly before using.
® Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, precleaner, cover
and secure with knob(s).
IMPORTANT:
PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS
KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE
CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF
THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT
USE
PRESSURIZED
AIR
TO
CLEAN
OR
DRY
CARTRIDGE.
COVER
WING NUT
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
KNOB
CARTRIDGE
PLATE
AIR SCREEN
CARTRIDGE
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
comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 21)
The fuel filter
should
be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is
required.
•
With
engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
» 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.
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.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered
to
keep water out. Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.
FIG. 20
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