Craftsman 917.257360 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUGS (See Fig. 17)
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes
first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD­
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)
Fuel filter should be replaced once each season.. If fuel filter
becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re­
placement is required,
•
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline
FIG. 18
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc
• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and car­
buretor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can
result in a shortened engine life,
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
Depress ciutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
Place motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
Make sure the blades and ail moving parts have completely stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with
plug.
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TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)
Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of unit.
• Remove mower blade drive belt from engine pulley
only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT" through step removing belt from engine pulley).
• Remove retainer spring from clutch rod; pull clutch rod
out of clutch lever.
• Pull retainer springs out of rear suspension trunnions.
Remove rear suspension trunnions from lift brackets.
■ Pull retainer springs from front hinge pins,
• Remove hinge pins attaching parallel !ink to mower
and front axle.
• Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower
out from under tractor,
IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE
MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE
TRACTOR, THE R.H, AND LH. SUS­
PENSION ARMS MUST BE REMOVED
FROM TRACTOR.
CLUTCH
ROD
CLUTCH
ROD
CLUTCH
LEVER
RETAINER
SPRING
RETAINER
SPRINGS
PARALLEL
LINK
TRUNNION
LIFT ENGINE
BRACKET PULLEY
HINGE
PINS
FIG. 19
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