Craftsman 917272065 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 22

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ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change if the tractor is
used more than 100 hours in one year.
1. Drain oil from engine crankcase (See
=TOCHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this
section of this manual, through step
remove drain plug).
2. Remove oil filter and wipe off filter
adapter.
3. Apply a thincoating of new engine oil
to the rubber gasket on replacement
oil filter.
4. Install replacement oil filter on filter
adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until
rubber gasket contacts the filter
adapter, then tighten filter an addi-
tional 1/2 tum.
5, Fill crankcase with new oil (See _TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section
of this manual). For approximate
capacity see =PRODUCT SPECIFICA-
TIONS" section of this manual.
6. Start the engine and check for oil
leaks. Correct any leaks before
placing engine into full operation.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel
line with arrow pointingtowards
carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks
and damps are propedy positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
ClamPF_
Clamp
Fuel
CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish,etc.
ofall foreign matter.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive typewax.
We do not recommend usinga garden
hose to clean your tractor unless the
etactdcal 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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