Craftsman 917.28907 - Manual (Page 20)

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 air cleaner more
often under dusty conditions. See Engine
Manual.
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 air to
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 Screen Clean out chaff
' and debris
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CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of ail foreign matter.
• Clean debris from steering plate.
Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal
shaft movement, causing belt slip and
loss of drive.
A CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and
movable parts
Clutch/brake pedal , '
Clean ,
I I top side^
Steering
Plate
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. Sparkplug
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.
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line
with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
Clamp^_ Clamp
Steering System, Dash,
Fender and Mower Not Shown
• 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
or pressure washer to clean your tractor
unless the engine and transmission are
covered to keep water out. Water in engine
or transmission will shorten the useful life of
your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf
blower to remove grass, leaves and trash
from tractor and mower.
Fuel Filter
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediatelywipe up any spilled gasoline.
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