Craftsman 917.270770 - Manual (Page 20)

• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre­
cleaner.
• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
• Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.
• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent
debris from entering carburetor. .
f Ctear) cartridge by tapping gently on flat
surface, if very dirty or damaged,
replace cartridge.
• Reinstalt cartridge plate, wing nuts, pre­
cleaner, cover and secure with knob(s).
WIPQRTANT: Petroleum solvents, such
as terosene, are not to be used to clean
the cartridge- they may cause deteriora­
tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.
Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartridge.
Knob -Cover
WingNut
Foam . -V.
Air sewóri’-
Í
Cartridge
Plate
■Cartridge
Erigine Cooling
'Fins
Airtauide Cove^
(Both Sides)
MUFFLER
inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre­
ate a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs 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 №is manual.
IN-UNE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter bebomes
clogged,bbstmcting fuel flow to carbure­
tor, replacement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards carbu­
retor.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spilied gaso­
line.
Qarnp
ciamp
CL^Af^SCREEN
Atf rhust be kept free of dirt and
^ damage from over-
Ciearr with a wire brush or com-,
remove dirt and stubborn
CdbuNG RNS
any dust, dirt or oil from engine
ci^^i^ f^ to prevent engine damage
Air guide covers rtiust
^ ^rikrirec^ Remove side panels and
HOOD AND
in thedService and AcF
isecticMi of this manual).
uet Filter
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter. ......
• Keep finished surfaced and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automp-
tive type wax. “
We do not recommend using a garden
hose to Clean your tractor unless the élecr
trical system^ muffléri air filter arid carbure­
tor are covert to keep Water out. Water
in engiiw can result in a shortened engine
life.
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