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CUSTOM RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 16)
Replace the engine oilfilter every season orevery other oil
change ifthe 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 oi! filter on filter adapter= Turn oil
filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter
adapter, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn.
o 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
FIG. 16
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each seasen_ If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
o 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.
eLAMP
FUEL
FILTER
FIG, 17
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.,
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