Craftsman 917.256544 - Manual (Page 19)

CUSTOMER RESPOMSIBILITIES
ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17}
Replace the engine oil fitter even/ season or every other oii
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 fitter.
• Instaii replacement oil filler on filter adapter. Turn oil
filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts !he filter
adapter, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn.
‘ Fill crarrkcase with new oil (See “TO CHANGE EN-
CalFdE OIL.’" in this section of this manual). For approxi­
mate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS’“ on
page 3 of this mamja!.
» Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any
leaks before placing engine into full operation.
m -U m FUEL FILTER (See Fig. ia)
The tuol filter should De replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becofTies dcgned, obstruciing fuel flow to carburetor,
rfap'lacement
is required.
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel iine
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.
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CLEANING
« Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, 8tC-
® Protect painted .surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to dean your
tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetcrr are covered to keep water out Water in engine
can result in a ,shortened engine life.
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