Craftsman 3One 917.257562 Owner's Manual page 18

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
IMPORTANT; PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS
KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE
CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF
THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT
USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY
CARTRIDGE.
WING
CARTRIDGE
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
AIR SCREEN
CARTRIDGE
FIG, 16
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 17)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine coolingfins to
preventengine damage from overheating°Airguidecovers
must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See "TO
REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual),
ENGINE
COOLING FINS
--...
AIR GUIDE COVER
(BOTH SIDES)
MUFFLER
Inspectand replace corroded muffler and spark arrester(if
equipped)as itcould create a fire hazard and!or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 1O0 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. 18)
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 piug 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
FUEL FILTER
CLAMP
FIG. 18
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
tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water outo Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.
FIGo17
18