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..
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OIL FILTER
FIG, 17
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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