Fuel Filter - Craftsman T1200 247.203770 Operator's Manual

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Oil Filter
Figure 12
12. Installtheoil filter byhanduntil the gasket c ontacts the oil filter adapter,
thentightenthe oil filter 1/2 to 3/4turns.
13. Refillthe enginewith newmotoroil until the oil levelon thedipstickreads
FULL. R eplace t he oil fill cap/dipstick.
Used oil isahazardouswaste product. Dispose o f used oil properly. Donot
discardwith household w aste. Checkwith your localauthorities or orcontact
1-888-331-4569 f or alist of safe disposal/recycling facilities.
14. Startandrunthe engine.Asthe engine warmsup,checkforoil leaks.
15. Stopthe engineandchecktheoil level.It shouldbeat the FULL markonthe
dipstick.
Fuel Filter
Gasolineanditsvaporsareextremely flammable andexplosive.Fireor
explosioncan causesevereburns ordeath.
Keep gasoline awayfrom sparks, o penflames,pilot lights,heat,andother
ignitionsources.
Check fuellines,tank,cap,andfittings frequentlyforcracks or leaks. R eplace
if necessary.
Beforereplacing the fuelfilter, drainthe fuel tank asperthe instructions
below.
Donot drainfuel whenthe engineishot.Allowthe engineadequate time to
cool.Drain fuel into anapproved container o utdoors,awayfromopenflame.
Drainanylargevolumeoffuel from thetank bydisconnecting t he fuel line
fromthe in-linefuel filter nearthe engine.
Remove t he fuel linefromthe In-lineside(sidetowards the fuel tank)ofthe
fuelfilter.
Replacement partsmustbethe sameandinstalledinthe samepositionas
the originalparts.
If fuelspills,wait until it evaporates b efore startingengine.
Beforereplacing the fuel filter,drainthe fuel tank.Otherwise, fuelcanleak
out andcause afire orexplosion.
ToDrain the fuel:
Locate the fuelfilter,seeFigure 11,whichisrouted onthe left side of the
engine between the fueltankandthecarburetor, andmaybeattached to the
engine withatie strap. C utthetiestrap,if present, t henpinchthe tabsonthe
in-lineclamponthefuel filterwith apairof pliers, s lidethe clampupthe fuel
line.Pull t he fuellinefreefrom thefilter andplace the open endof thelineinto
anapproved container t odrainthe fuel.
Tochangethe fuel filter:
1. Use pliers tosqueeze thetabs ontheother c lamp (theout-line side ofthe
fuel f ilter),thenslide theclamp away fromthefuel f ilter.Twist a nd pullthe
fuellineoffofthefuelfilter.See Figure 13.
Fuel Filter
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Tab
Fuel Line
Clamp
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Figure 13
2. Check t he fuel linesforcracks or leaks.Replace i f necessary.
3. Replace t he fuel filter withan originalequipmentreplacement filter. Call
1-888-331-4569 to purchase the originalequipmentreplacement filter.
4. Secure the fuel lineswith the clamps.
If filters, orcovers arenot installedcorrectly seriousinjuryordeath could
result from backfire.Donot attempt to start the engine with them removed,
Donot usepressurized a ir orsolventsto cleanthe air cleanercartridge.
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