Craftsman 917.255160 Owner's Manual page 17

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ENGINE OIL FILLER
CAP AND DIPSTICK
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AIR
• Remove oil fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent
entry of dirt.
o Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing
off engine.
• Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly
clean engine cooling fins.
o To reassemble, reverse above procedure.
, Be certain carburetor tube, breather tube and gaskets
are in place_
AIR
LEANER
BODY
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
OIL DRAIN PLUG
FIG, 14
AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14)
The engine 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 FINS (See Fig. 15)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating° Hood and
engine blower housing must be removed to clean engine
cooling fins
. Remove hood (see "TO REMOVE HOOD" in the Ser-
vice and Adjustments section of this manual)_
• Remove screws securing air cleaner body and re-
move. (Cover carburetor opening to prevent entry of
d rt)
AIR CLEANER COVER
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BLOWER
HOUSING
SCREW
SCREWS
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COOLING
CYLINDER
HEAD
COVER
GASKETS
BREATHER
TUBE
SPARK
PLUG
CARBURETOR
TUBE
MUFFLER
FIG. 15
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes
first. Sparkplug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
(See Fig. 16)
Fuelfilter should be replaced once each season, tffuelfilter
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°
o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
FUEL FILTER
FIG. 16
CLEANING
. Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etco
o 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
carburetorarecoveredto keepwater OUtoWater in engine
can result in a shortened engine life,
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