Operator's Manual

CheckingtheSparkPlug
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa
blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or
cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).
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InstallingtheSparkPlug
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ServicingaKohler
®
Engine
ThissectionisonlyformachineswithKohlerengines.
IfyourenginelooksliketheoneshowninFigure60,
youhaveaKohlerengine.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanual
foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
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ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—For
Kohlerengines—checktheair
cleanerfordirty,looseordamaged
parts.
Every250hours—ForKohlerengines—service
orreplacetheair-cleanerfoamelement(more
oftenunderdusty,dirtyconditions).
Every500hours—ForKohlerengines—replace
theair-cleanerpaperelement(moreoftenunder
dusty,dirtyconditions).
Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,
high-densitypaperandfoamair-cleanerelement.
Checktheaircleanerdailyorbeforestartingthe
engine.Checkforabuildupofdirtanddebrisaround
theair-cleanersystem.Keepthisareaclean.Also,
checkforlooseordamagedcomponents.Replaceall
bentordamagedair-cleanercomponents.
Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged
air-cleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairinto
theengine,causingprematurewearandfailure.
Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunderdusty,
dirtyconditions.
RemovingtheFilters
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
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