Cleaning - Craftsman 917.255551 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17)
Replace the engine oilfilter every season or every other oil
change if the tractor is used more than 100hours in one
year.
• Drain oil from engine crankcase ( See "TO CHANGE
ENGINE OIL" through step remove drain plug).
• Remove oii filter drain plug located at base of 0il filter
adapter. Allow oil filter to drain.
• Remove oil filter and wipe offfilter adapter. ReinstaJloil
filter drain plug.
• Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber
gasket on replacement oil filter.
• Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil
filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter
adapter, then tighten filter an addiUonal 1/2 turn.
• Fill crankcase with new oil ( See "TO CHANGE EN-
GINE OIL" in this section of this manual). For approxi-
mate capacity see "PRO DUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 3 of this manual.
• Start the engine and check for oll leaks. Correct any
leaks before placing engine into full operation.
OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER
DRAIN PLUG
FIG. 17
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)
Fuelfilter shouldbe replaced once each season. Iffuelfilter
becomes clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carburetor, re-
placement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
FUEL FILTER
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
unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out, Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine fife.
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