Poulan PR1842STD User Manual - Page 18

Cleaning

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knobs and cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER • 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. • If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. • Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure with knobs. 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. KNOBS COVER CARTRIDGE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15) 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. CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG. 15 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. FOAM PRE-CLEANER FIG. 14 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 "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. 18

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.
CLAMP
FUEL
FILTER
CLAMP
FIG. 15
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.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
(See Fig. 15)
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 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
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.
Clean
the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or
every season.
Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of
operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
Remove knobs and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
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.
If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface.
If very
dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure with
knobs.
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.
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
KNOBS
COVER
CARTRIDGE