MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series - Engine Component Maintenance; Oil Filter Replacement; Flywheel Screen and Fuel Filter

Maintenance (continued)
Engine Oil Filter
Fig. 6-5 (Models 1300 & 1405)
Engine Oil Filter
Replace oil filter (D, Fig. 6-5) as
indicated in engine owners manual.
Before installing a new filter, lightly oil
filter gasket with fresh, clean engine oil.
Screw filter on by hand until gasket
contacts filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4
turn farther. After oil is added, start and
run engine. Check for oil leaks. Stop
engine, recheck oil level and add oil if
required.
NOTE: Please dispose of all waste
materials in an ecologically responsible
manner. DO NOT dispose of waste
materials such as oil, fuel, coolant,
brake fluid, filters, batteries, battery
acid or other waste materials onto the
ground, down a drain, or into a stream,
pond or lake. Contact local
environmental authorities for proper
waste material disposal information.
Use proper waste material storage
containers.
A WARNING
DO NOT USE FOOD OR BEVERAGE
CONTAINERS TO STORE WASTE
MATERIALS. USING SUCH CONTAINERS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
POISONING.
Flywheel Screen (C, Fig. 6-6)
STOP ENGINE BEFORE CLEANING
FLYWHEEL! Check for debris and clean
regularly. A dirty air screen and engine
can cause engine to overheat.
Fuel Filter
The fuel filter (E, Fig. 6-7) is located in
the fuel line and filters fuel flowing from
the fuel tank. This filter is disposable.
Replace annually or when dirty. Refer to
engine owners manual for more
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