Craftsman 987.889000 - Manual (Page 25)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
AIR CLEANER SERVICE
Improper air cleaner maintenance
can cause engine damage.
SERVICE SCHEDULE:
Foam Filter (A, Fig. 5-3): Wash
and re-oil every 3 months or every
25 operating hours. Clean and re­
oil daily if used in extremely dusty
conditions.
Paper or Foam/Screen Filters
(B, Fig. 5-3): DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.
Replace once a year or every 100
operating hours, more often if used
in extremely dusty conditions.
DO NOT RUN ENGINE WITHOUT
COMPLETE AIR CLEANER IN­
STALLED ON ENGINE.
A. To Service Foam Air Filter (A,
Figure 5-3)
1. Wash in water and detergent
solution and squeeze (don’t twist)
until all dirt is removed.
2. Rinse thoroughly in clear water.
3. Wrap in a clean cloth and
squeeze (don't twist) until com­
pletely dry.
4. Saturate with engine oil and
squeeze (don’t twist) to distribute
oil and remove excess oil.
A. To Remove and Install Filters
(Figure 5-3)
1. stop engine, wait for parts to
stop moving, and disconnect
spark piug wire.
2.
Remove wing nuts and cover.
3. Slide Filter (A) off Filter (B).
4. Inspect filter(s) for discoloration
or dirt accumulation. If either is
present, service as described in
Service Schedule above.
5. Remove nuts and Filter (B). Dis­
card Filter (B) and nuts (if service
is necessary).
6. Clean inside of cover and body
thoroughly.
Figure 5-3
7. Install new Filter (B) and new
nuts. Tighten nuts finger tight and
then turn one (1) more complete
turn.
8. Slide foam filter over paper
filter.
9. Install cover and wing nuts.
Tighten wing nuts.
TIPPING MOWER FOR SERVICE
When servicing the underside of
the mower for any reason, the
mower should only be tipped
backward on its rear wheels (and
securely propped up to prevent it
from falling). Tipping the mower
forward or to either side could re­
sult in damage to engine.
WARNING
Before servicing underside of
mower, stop engine, wait for
all parts to stop moving, and
disconnect spark piug wire.
Faiiure to foliow this instruc­
tion could resuit in personal
injury or property damage.
TIP: Before tipping mower, install a
small plastic sandwich style bag
under the gas cap and tighten se­
curely. This will virtually eliminate
any fuel weepage from the cap.
Be sure-to remove the plastic bag
before re-using mower.
CLEANING UNDERSIDE OF
MOWER DECK
Frequently check, and clean if
necessary, the underside of the
mower deck. Grass build-up in
this area can affect the cutting
performance. Before inspecting or
cleaning, make sure that the en­
gine is shut off and the spark plug
wire is disconnected from the
spark plug.
WARNING
Mower blades are sharp.
When working near blades,
wear heavy leather gloves or
wrap blades in thick rags to
protect yourself from the
sharp edges.
inspection/Cleaning ol Mower
Deck
1. Stop engirte, wait for aii parts
to stop moving, and disconnect
spark piug wire.
.
2. Tip mower on rear wheels by
following instructions “Tipping
Mower For Sen/ice” on this page.
3. Use a plastic or metal scraper
to remove grass build-up from
deck or blades, if needed, spray
with a garden hose.
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