Simplicity 1613H - Check Fuel Filter.23; A Check Transmission Fluid Level

brush.
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Scrub the battery, cable and battery
baking soda and water.
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7.
Reinstall battery and clamps. Reinstall vent tube to
battery cap. Secure the clamps with holddown rods.
Connect cables, positive cable first.
Coat cable clamps and terminals with petroleum jelly or
approved terminal spray coating. Be sure to slide cover
over positive terminal.
CHECK FUEL FILTER
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Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot, as spilled
gasoline may ignite. Do not spread hose clamps further
than necessary. Make sure that clamps grip hosefirmlv
over filter after installation. ,y
in fUe ' Nne in engine compartment.
J ]p ltem S' f'9 ur e 2 or item B, figure 3. A dirty or clogged
fuel filter will cause erratic engine operation or prevent
engine from running. Replace as follows:
1. Place a container below fuel filter to catch gasoline.
2. Using a pliers, open and slide hose clamps from fuel
o. remove hoses from filter.
4. Install new filter in proper flow direction in hoses,
becure by reclamping with hose clamps.
5. If new filter is not available, remove old filter, drain
gasoline, and allow to dry. Inspect screen for particles
Tap filter or blow air through filter to remove particles.'
Replace filter and check if engine operation improves.
CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
Allow tractor to cool after operation. Fluid must be cool for
an accurate check.
1. Release hood straps and raise hood.
2. The fluid level is visible in the reservoir (figure 15)
without removing cap. The level should be at FULL
COLD mark. If not, go to step 3.
3. Clean the area around the reservoir (A, figure 15) and
remove the reservoir cap. Add 30W premium grade
nondetergent oil. a
4. Fill reservoir to “Full Cold” mark. If the oil is black or
milky, see your dealer to determine cause.
5. It will take a while for the oil to seep thru a filter screen
into the reservoir. Check the level again after operating
the tractor a few times. If level is consistently low, see
your dealer to check for leaks.
6. Keep cooling fins on transaxle free of grass and dirt
accumulation.
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