Craftsman 917.258543 Owner's Manual page 19

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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.
Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE
ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual, through
step remove drain plug).
Remove oil filter and wipe off filter' adapter_
.
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 _ter an additional 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 "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.
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
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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