Engine Cooling Fins; Spark Plugs; In-Line Fuel Filter; Cleaning - Craftsman 917.254791 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 15)
Remove any dust, dirt or oll from engine cooling flns Io
prevent engine damage from overheating Hood and
engine blower housing must be removed to ctean engine
coo_ing fins
Remove hood (see "TO REMOVE HOOD" in the Ser-
vice and Adjustments section of this manual).
• Remove screws securing air cleaner body and re-
move (Cover carburetor opening to prevent entry of
dirt)
, Remove ell fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent
entry of dirt
Remove screws from blower housing and llft housing
off engine
Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly
c_ean engine cooling fins.
To reassemble, reverse above procedure.
Be certain carburetor tube, breather tube and gaskets
are in place
COOLING FINS \\
CYLINDER \
GASKETS
TUBE
SPARK
PLUG
CARBURETOR
TUBE
JFFLER
FIG. 15
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler end spark arrestor(if
equipped) as tt couldcreate a f_rehazardand/or damage
SPARK
PLUGS
Repface spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every f00 hours of use, whichever comes
first. Spark p_ug type and gap setting ts shown in "PROD-
UCT SPECIFfCAT}ONS" on page 3 of this manual
1N-LINE FUEL FILTER
(See Fig, 16)
Fuel flltershould be replaced once each season If fuelfilter
becomes clogged, obstrucling fuel flow to carburetor, re-
placement is required
• Wlth 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 Ieaks and clamps ere
properly positioned
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,
FUEL FILTER
FIG, t6
CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc of oil foreign
matler.
. Keep finis bed surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc
Protect painted sudaces wtfh automotive type wax,
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air fliter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine _ife
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