Yazoo/Kees ZCBI48181 Operator's Manual

Yazoo/Kees ZCBI48181 Operator's Manual Manual pdf 26 page image

26CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESEvery 100 hours of operation (more often underextremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove theblower housing and other cooling shrouds. Cleanthe cooling fins and external surfaces as neces-sary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are rein-stalled.NOTE: Operating the engine with a blockedgrass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause enginedamage due to overheating.AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly using a dirty airfilter. Service air cleaner more often under dustyconditions. See Engine Manual.ENGINE OIL FILTERReplace the engine oil filter every season orevery other oil change if the mower is used morethan 100 hours in one year.SPARK PLUGSReplace spark plugs at the beginning of eachmowing season or after every 100 hours ofoperation, whichever occurs first. For spark plugtype and gap setting refer to your ENGINEOWNER’S MANUAL.IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Figs. 11 and 12)The fuel filter should be replaced once eachseason. If the fuel filter becomes clogged,obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacementis required.• First turn off the fuel valve that is locatedunder the fuel tank of you mower.• With the engine cool, remove the filterand plug fuel line sections.• Place new filter in position in fuel line witharrow pointing toward the carburetor.• Be sure there are no fuel leaks andclamps are secure and properlypositioned.• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.FIGURE 12ENGINEFUEL FILTERFUEL SHUT OFFVALVEFIGURE 11CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. ofall foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect painted surfaces with automotivetype waxWe do not recommend using a garden hose toclean your mower unless the electrical system,muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered tokeep water out. Water in the engine can shortenthe engine life.CZ-14CZ-15