Clean Air Screen; Muffler; Spark Plugs; In-Line Fuel Filter - Craftsman EZ3 944.609050 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
MUFFLER
•
Remove cartridge nut.
• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en-
tering carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent
debds from entedng carburetor.
• Cleancartridgebytappinggentlyonflatsurface. Ifvery
dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
• 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 DETERIORATION OF
THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT
USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY
CARTRIDGE•
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 17)
•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.
Inspect arid 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-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)
Fuel filtershould be replaced once each season. Iffuel 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 line.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 17)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating.
• Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing
and dipstick tube assembly off engine.
• Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.
• Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly
clean engine cooling fins.
• To reassemble, reverse above procedure.
CLAMP CLAMP
_FUEL
RLTER
FIG. 18
SCREWS
DIPS_CK
TUBE
ASSEMBLY
ENGINE COOLING RNS
BLOWERHOUSING
SCREWS
SPARK PLUG
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP
MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILD-UP, GRASS AND
TRASH. CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING
AFTER EACH USE.
•
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.
FIG. 17
18