Engine Cooling Fins; Spark Plugs; In-Line Fuel Filter; Cleaning - Craftsman EZ3 917.258572 Owner's Manual

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CUSTOMER
R
KNOB
FOAM
F_G. 16
PLATE
ENGINE
COOLING
F{NS (See Fig. 17)
Remove any dust, dirt or oiJ from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers
must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See 'qO
REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service
and Adjustments
section of this manual).
TOP AiR
GUIDE COVER _.
P
;IBILITIES
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 operation,
whichever
occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this manual
iN-LINE
FUEL FBLTER
(See Fig. 18)
Thefue{ filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fue] flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel Jine
sections.
,
Place new fue! 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
ENGINE
COOLING
FiNS
/
AiR GUIDE COVER (BOTH S_DES)
FIG. 18
CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matte r.
,
Keep finished surfaces and whee!s free of al! 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. 17
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