Craftsman 917.270711 - Manual (Page 21)

• Reinslal cartridge, nut. precieaner.
cover and secure with tcr>ob(s).
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as
keroserre, are n(H 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 or dry car­
tridge.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent errgine damage from over­
heating. Clean wMi a wire bmsh or com­
pressed air to remove cKrt arrd stubborn
dried gum fibers.
ENGINrCOOUNG FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine
cooling fins to prevent engine damage
from overheating.
• Remove screws from blower housing
and lift housing and dipstick tube
assembly off engine.
• Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of
dirt
• Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush
to thorou^ly clean engine cooling fins.
• To reassemble, reverse above proce­
dure.
Screws Blower Housing <
DipstickTube
Assembly
EriginéCooling Fins
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester Cif equipped) as it could cre­
ate a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
e£K^ mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in “PRODUCT SPEaptCATJONS"
on page 5 of this manual,
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructirtg fuel flow to carbure­
tor, replacement is required.
• With engine cod, 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
clam.
Clamp
Clamp
uel RIter
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign mdter.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automo­
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose to dean your tractor unless the elec­
trical s^em, muffler, air filter arKi carbure­
tor are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine can result in a shortened engine
life.
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