Engine Cooling Fins; Muffler; In-Line Fuel Filter; Cleaning - Craftsman EZ3 917.259570 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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iMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS
KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE
CARTRtDGE_ THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF
THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT DIL CARTRIDGE, DO NOT
USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY
CARTRIDGE,
KNOB
FOAM
PLATE
AiR SCREEN
CARTRIDGE
FIGo 17
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18)
Remove any dust, d rt or olf from engine cooling fine to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers
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must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See O
REMOVE HOOD AN D GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service
and Adjuslments section of this manuat).
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler andspark arreeter (if
equipped) as ]tcould 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 FILTER
(See Fig, 19)
The fuel tiller should be replaced once eaqh season. ]f fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing rue! flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel tine
sections.
, Place new rue! filter in positton in luel line wilh arrow
pointing towards carburetor..
• Be sure there are no lueF line ieaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
Immediately wipe up any epilled gasoline,
FUEL /"f_\ t'lJ J'_-"-'-'--J
FILTER" "%/
FIG, 19
ENGINE _
AIR GUIDECOVER(BETH SLOES} \
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, flnlsh, etc of all foreign
matter.
....... ,,--.-Keep flntshed surfaces and wbeeis Iree of all gasoline,_
oil, etc.
• Protect painted eurfeces wtih automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
tractor unless fhe electrical system, muffler, air filler and
carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine
can resul! in a ehortened engine Iile.
FIG. 18
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