Craftsman 917.28851 Operator's Manual page 19

6. Refill engine with oilthrough oilfill dipstick
tube. Pour slowly, Do not overfill. For ap-
proximate capacity see "PRODUCT SP-
ECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
7, Use gauge on oil fill cap!dipstick for
checking level. For accurate reading,
tighten dipstick cap securely onto the
tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil
at "FULI_ line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or
every other oil change ff the tractor is used
more than !00 hours in one year,
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
di_] air filter. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
...... whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty
conditions,
1. Remove cover,
2. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and
pre-cleaner from base.
3. Clean base carefully to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor.
Knobs Cartridge
NOTE: tf very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.
4, Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge
firmly in base.
5. Replace cover,
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 cartridge.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
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.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Debris may clog the engine's air cooling
system, Remove blower housing and clean
area shown to prevent overheating and
engine damage.
Air Scree Cleanout chaff
n_-.._, anddebris
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter shouldbe replaced once each
season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob-
structing fuelflowto carburetor, replacement
is required,
t. With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fue! line sections.
2. Place new fuetfitter in position infuel line
with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediatelywipe up any spilled gasoline,
Clamp
Fuel Filter----_v-__
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (ifequipped)as itcouldcreate
a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replacesparkplug(s) atthe beginning ofeach
mowing season or after every 100 hoursof
operation, whicheveroccursfirst.Sparkplug
type andgapsettingareshownin"PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
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