Sears 917.256543 manual Cleaning, Engine OIL Filter See Fig

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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,.

oDrain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through step remove drain plug).

oRemove 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..

oPlace 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.

oKeep 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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Contents Model Number 917.256543 Ownersmanual Lb Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesModel Maintenance AgreementSerial Number Date of Purchase Undex Performance AOOE$$OR! and Attach EntsContents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton Connect Battery See FigsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System Install Seat See FigCheck TiRE Pressure Check Deck LevelnessWeldnutfromtho ChecklistInstall IVlULCHER Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your Tractor Ignition Light Switch Ammeter PositionStopping See Fig Howto USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Transport OperationBefore Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigTo Start Engin = See Fig Mowing TupsIviulchjng iVtOWING TiPS AS YOU Complete Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Custom Responsibil ESTires Transaxle Cooling EngineLubrication Areas CleanCustomer AIR INTAKF.JCOOLiNGEngine OIL Filter See Fig CleaningTo Remove Mower See Fig To iNSTALL iVIOWER See FigTo Level Mower Housing Service AN AdjustmentsTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine WEH a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See FigsTo Replace Fuse AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control CableTurned in TOO Tight Engine OIL Fuel SystemCylinders Correction Troubleshootbng PointsTroubleshootsng Points
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