Cleaning; Clean Air Screen; Clean Engine Cooling Fins; Air Filter Foam Pre-Cleaner - Craftsman 917.255930 Owner's Manual

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CLEAN AIR
SCREEN (See Fig. 25)
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.
CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS
(See Fig. 25)
Remove any dust. dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating, Air guide covers
• "TO
must be removed Remove s=depanels and hood (See
REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual,
HEAT SHEILD
CLEAN ENGINE
COOLING FINS
AIR GUIDE COVER
(BOTH SIDES)
AIR SCREEN
FIG. 25
AIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER
(See Fig. 26)
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter, Clean the foam pre-cleaner element
after every 25 hours of operation, more often if tractor is
used in very dusty, dirty conditions.
• Remove knobs and cover,
• Remove foam pre-cleaner by sliding it off the paper
cartridge.
NOTE: Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper cartridge.
Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100
hours of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty
conditions.
• Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water.
. Wrap foam pre.clearrer in cloth and squeeze dry.
• Lightly coat foam pre-cleaner with clean engine oil,
Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil. Do not satu-
rate.
• Install foam pre-cleaner over paper cartridge.
• Reassemble cover and screw down tight
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KNOB
COVER
NUT
WASHER
CARTRIDGE PLATE
_ CARTRIDGE
FOAM PRE-CLEANER
BODY
FIG. 26
MUFFLER
inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage,
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-
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UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 ofth s manua.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 27)
Fuelffiter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter
becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re-
placement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel fine with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,
FUEL FILTER
CLAMP
FIG, 27
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc_ of all 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
unit 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.