ENGINE O_L FILTER (See Fig. 17}
R__placefile er:gine oi! fitter every season or every other oi! 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 thTeugh
step remove drain plug).
Remove oil filter and wipe off fitter adapter.
Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber _asket on replacement oii filter
oInstall _ep_acement oil filter on tilter adapter. Turn nil fitter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn.
oFill crankcase with new oil (See "TO CHANGE EN- GiNE O&/in this section of this manual) For approxi- mate capacily see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
oSta_ the engine and check for oi! Jeaks_ Correct any ieaks before piecing engine into fuji operation.
O_L NLTER
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_NoL_NE FUEL RLTER (See F_g. 18}
The fu(q filter should be replaced once each season, tf fu_;i filter &ecomes dogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required.
oWith engine cool remove fitter and plug fuel Iine sections
oPlace new fuel fitter n position in fuel fine with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
oBe sure there are no fuel line leaks arrd clamps are properly positioned.
_mmediately wipe up any spi_ed gasoline
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CLEANING
,C!ean engine, battery, seat, finish _tc of all foreign matter.
oKeep finished surfaces and wheels tree of all gasoline, oil, etc.
o Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your _ractor unless the electrical system, muffler air filter and carb_sretor are covered to keep ,_ater out. Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.
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