Sears 917.256563 Owner's Manual page 18

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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
IMPORTANT:
PETROLEUM
SOLVENTS,
SUCH
AS
MUFFLER
KEROSENE,
ARE
NOT TO BE USED
TO CLEAN
THE
CARTRIDGE.
THEY
MAY CAUSE
DETERIORATION
OF
Inspect and replace
corroded
muffierand
spark arrester(if
THE CARTRIDGE.
DO NOT OiL CARTRIOGE.
DO NOT
equipped)
as it could create
a fire hazard
and/or damage.
- USE-PRESSUR4ZED
AIR
TO
CLEAN
_OR
DRY
..........................................
CARTRIDGE.
KNOB
COVER
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER-.....
AIR SCREEN
FIG. 15
ENGINE
COOLING
FINS
(See Fig. 16)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers
must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See"'TO
REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service
and Adjustments
section of this manual).
TOP AIR
GUIDE COVE R'-'__
ENGINE
COOLING
FiNS
"
\
\
&
AIR GUIDE COVER
(BOTH SIDES)
SPARK
PLUGS
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. 17)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
.
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
,
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP
CLAMP
FuEL FILTER
FIG. 17
CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of al! 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
tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.
FIG. 16
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