Craftsman 917.258692 - Manual (Page 20)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18)
Air screen must be kept free of dirl and chaff lo_ prevent
engine damage (rorn overheating Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers.
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooilng lins to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Engine blower
housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood
{See *TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRiLL ASSEMBLY"in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual)
F)G..ia
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil iiiter every season or every other oil
change II the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one
year,
MUFFLER
inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as It could create a lire hazard and/or damage
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)
The fuei filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes ologgad, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacemetit Is required.
• \¥iih engine coo!, remove filter artd plug fuel line
sactlona
• Place new fuei filter In position In fuel fine with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
• Ba sura thera are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
FiG. 19
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc of all foreign
matier
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, stcl
• Protect painted surfaces with aulomotfve type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
tractor uniess the eiectrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water In engine
cart result 1n a shortened artgine life.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs al the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever
occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown In
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
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