CUSTOMER
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ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17)
Replace theengine oilfilter every season oreveryother oil
change if the tractor is used more than 100 hoursinone
year°
• Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO -CHANGE
ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through
step remove drain plug)_
o Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter,,
o Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber
gasket on replacement oil filter,
° install replacement oil _ter on filter adapter_ Turn oil
filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter
adapter, then tighten filter' an additional t/2 turn_
• F_'_crankcase with new oil (See "TO CHANGE EN-
G;NE 3tL" in this section of Lhismanual). For approxi-
mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 3 of this manual
. Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any
leaks before placing engine into full operation_
OIL FILTER
NSIBILITIES
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig, 18)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fue!
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
section&
° Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor,
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks arid clamps are
properly positioned,,
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP CLAMP
FUEL
FILTER
FIG. 18
CLEANING
° Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc of all foreign
matter,
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of al! gasoline,
oil, etc,
o 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,
FIG. 17
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