Cub Cadet Time Save - Manual (Page 14)

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General Recommendations
Always observe safety rules when performing any type of maintenance on the mower.
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli-
gence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here.
Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty.
All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure they are tight.
WARNING: Before performing any type of maintenance or service on the mower, stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine. Remove ignition key from the keyswitch.
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WARNING
Maintaining
the Lawn
Mower
WARNING: Always stop
engine, disconnect spark
plug, and remove ignition
key before performing any
type of maintenance on
the mower. Failure to fol-
low this instruction could
result in personal injury
and/or property damage.
WARNING: Check oil level
in engine before every
use.
WARNING: If filters or
covers are not installed
correctly, serious injury
or death could result from
backfire. Do not attempt to
start the engine with them
removed.
Do not use a pressure
washer or garden hose
to clean your unit. These
may cause damage to
electric components,
spindles, pulleys, bear-
ings, or the engine. The
use of water will result
in shortened life and
reduced serviceability.
WARNING: Always stop engine, discon-
nect spark plug, and remove ignition key
before performing any type of mainte-
nance on the mower.
Refer to engine manual for more detailed maintenance
and service instructions.
Spark Plug
Clean spark plug and reset the electrode gap to 0.030”
at least once a season; replace every 100 hours of
operation. Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or
wire brushing and washing with a commercial solvent.
Clean area around the spark plug base.
Remove and inspect the spark plug. Check gap to
make sure it is set at .030”. See Figure 9.
Replace the spark plug if electrodes are pitted,
burned, or the porcelain is cracked. 1.
2.
3.
Engine Maintenance
Figure 5-1: Spark plug
.030 inch (.76 mm) gap
Electrode Porcelain
Servicing the Air Cleaner
WARNING: If filters or covers are not
installed correctly serious injury or death
could result from backfire. Do not attempt
to start the engine with them removed.
CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or
solvents to clean the air cleaner cartridge.
Pull up on air cleaner handle, Figure 5-2, and pull
back towards the engine.
Remove the air cleaner cover, Figure 5-2.
Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge and pre-
cleaner (if equipped) from the blower housing.
Clean the base of the air cleaner cartridge carefully
to prevent debris from entering the engine.
Place the pre-cleaner, if equipped, and cartridge
back into the blower housing. The cartridge must be
placed securely into position.
Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and
replace the cover. 1.
2.
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4.
5.
6.
Air Cleaner Handle
Air Cleaner Cover Air Cleaner Cartridge
Figure 5-2: Use the air cleaner handle to access the air cleaner
cartridge.