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CUSTOM RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 16)
Replace the engine oilfilter every season or every other oil 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, 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.
The fuel filter should be replaced once each seasen_ If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.
oWith 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.
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oFill 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.
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.,
OIL
FIG. 16
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