ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17)
Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil
change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one
year.
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Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE
ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual, through
step remove drain plug).
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Remove oil filter and wipe off filter' adapter_
.
Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber
gasket on replacement oil filter.
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Install replacement
oil filter on filter adapter'. Turn oil
filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter
adapter', then tighten _ter an additional 1/2 turn.,
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Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO CHANGE EN-
GINE OIL" in this section of this manual). For approxi-
mate capacity see "PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on
page 3 of this manual.
.
Start the engine and check for oit leaks, Correct any
leaks before placing engine into full operation.
FIG. 17
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuet flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
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With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
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Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
,
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
•
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP
FUEL
FILTER
FIG. 18
CLEANING
°
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etco of al! 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
tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water outo Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.
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