Craftsman EZ3 917.270611 Owner's Manual page 20

o Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner,
cover and secure with knob(s).
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean the
cartridge.They may cause deteriorationof
the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not
use pressurized air to clean or dry car-
tridge.
Cover
Knob
Cover
Foam
Pre-Cleaner
_ Carkidge
Nut
'_Paper
Cartridge
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen mustbe kept free of dirt and
chaffto prevent engine damage from over-
heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-
pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn
dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine
coolingfins to prevent engine damage
from overheating.
• Remove screws from blower housing
and lift housing and dipsticktube
assembly off engine.
° Cover oil fill openingto prevent entry of
dirt.
° Use compressed air or stiffbristlebrush
to thoroughlyclean engine coolingfins.
° To reassemble, reverse above proce-
dure.
Screws Blower Housing
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-
ate a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginningof
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation,whichever occursfirst.
Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 5 of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter shouldbe replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
o With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel linesections.
° Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
linewith arrowpointingtowards carbu-
retor.
° Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clam.
CLEANING
o Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
o 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 to clean your tractor unless the elec-
tricalsystem, muffler, air filter and carbure-
tor are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine can resultin a shortened engine
life.
air screen
Assembly
Engine Cooling
Plug
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