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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
"TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this
section ofthis manual, through step
remove drain plug).
2. Remove oil filter and wipe off filter
adapter.
3. Apply a thin coating 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 turn.
5. Fillcrankcase with new oil (See "TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section
of this manual). For approximate
capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICA-
TIONS" section ofthis manual.
6. Start the engine and check for oil
leaks. Correctany leaks before
placing engine into full operation.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filterbecomes
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 lineleaks
and damps are propedy positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
Clamp _ _
Fuel Fil_er " _ --
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all fore=gn matter.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean your tractor unlessthe
electdcal 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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