Craftsman EZ3 917.256543 Owner's Manual page 19

ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig, 17)
Replace the engine oil _ter every season or every other oil
change if the tractor is used more than !00 hours in one
year,.
o 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,1
= Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber
gasket on replacement oil fiiter..
° Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil
filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter
adapter, then tighten filter an additional t/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.
° Start the engine and check for oil leaks_ Correct any
leaks before placfng engine into full operation..
I
OIL FILTER
FIG, 17
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
(See Fig. 18)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
= With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections..
o 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_
° tmmediatelywipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP
FUEL
FILTER
FIG. 18
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etco
= 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 resutt in a shortened engine life_
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