Craftsman 917.259542 Owner's Manual page 19

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CUSTOME ESPONSIBULITUES
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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 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,
° Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any
leaks before placing engine into full operation°
OIL FILTER
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, tf fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel 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.
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CLAMP CLAMP
FUEL
FILTER
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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
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. 17
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