ENGINE
OIL FILTER
(See Fig. 16)
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°
°
Install replacement
oil filter on filter adapter° Turn oil
filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter
adapter, then tighten filter 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 "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on
page 3 of this manual°
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Start the engine and check for oil leaks, Correct any
teaks before placing engine into full operation.
IN-LINE
FUEL FILTER
(See Fig. 17)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required°
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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.
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Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline°
CLAMP
CLAMP
FUEL
FILTER
FIG. 17
CLEANmNG
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Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc_ of all foreign
matter°
°
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
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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. 16
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