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Fuel System
Maintenance
Changing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
1. Clamp the fuel line between the carburetor and the fuel
filter to block the fuel flow.
2. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
away from the fuel filter (Figure 24).
Figure 24
1. Fuel filter
2. Hose clamp
3. Place a drain pan under the fuel lines to catch any leaks,
then remove the filter from the fuel lines (Figure 24).
4. Install a new filter, with arrow pointing toward the
carburetor, and move the hose clamps close to the filter.
5. Remove the clamp blocking fuel flow.
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3. Fuel hose
Belt Maintenance
Adjusting the Drive Belt
Tension
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the drive
belt tension.
Note: Inspect the drive belt tension by inserting a metal
scale through the slot on top of the belt cover (Figure 25)
and pressing down on the scale with a force gage. The force
should measure 15 ± .75 lbs (6.5–7.5 kg) at 0.40 inch (1cm)
belt deflection. Adjust as required.
1. Remove the bolts and washers securing the belt guard
to machine.
2. Remove the belt guard (Figure 25).
1. Bolts and washers
2. Slot in belt guard
3. Loosen the 4 engine plate mounting bolts and the 4
bolts securing the rear of the belt guard to the engine.
4. Loosen the belt tension bolt and jam nut (Figure 26).
1. Tension bolt and jam nut
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Figure 25
3. Belt guard
Figure 26
2. Engine plate mounting bolt
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