Engine oil filter, Air filter, Clean air screen – Craftsman 917.28924 User Manual

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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.

AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty
conditions.

1. Remove cover.

2. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and

pre-cleaner from base.

3. Clean base carefully to prevent debris

from falling into carburetor.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.

4. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge

firmly in base.

5. Replace cover.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean the
cartridge. They may cause deterioration of

the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not

use pressurized air to clean cartridge.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff
to prevent engine damage from overheating.

Clean with a wire brush or compressed airto
remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Debris may clog the engine’s air cooling

system. Remove blower housing and clean
area shown to prevent overheating and
engine damage.

Air Scree

Clean out chaff
and debris

MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create
a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at 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” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once each

season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob
structing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement
is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line

with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

3. Ensure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Clamp