Craftsman 917.28853 Operator's Manual page 19

AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter, Service paper cartridge every
two months or every 25 hours of operation,
whichever occurs first.
Service paper cartridge more often under
dusty conditions.
Replace the paper cartridge annually, or after
every 100 hours of operation.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
* Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-
tridge. Handle new cartridge carefully; do
not use if the rubber seal is damaged.
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge
or use pressurized air, as this will damage
the cartridge.
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Cartridge
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) 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" section
of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once each
season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob-
structing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement
is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections.
2, Place newfuel filter in position in fuel line
with arrow pointing towards carburetor,
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up anyspilled gasoline.
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1. Loosen knobs and remove cover.
2. Remove cartridge.
3, Gently tap pleated side of cartridge to
dislodge dirt.
4, Clean all air cleaner components of any
accumulated dirt or foreign material.
Prevent any dirt from entering the throat Clutch/brakepedal
of carburetor. ¢z::_z_/
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5. Install cleaned or new cartridge with the qi Clean /'
pleatedslde"out"andseattherubberseal I)' topside _d/ ,_
onto the edges of the a r c eaner base ! i _k..!_ _/
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6. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure i/ //_-
by tightening knobs. __.
CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Steer
To insure proper cooling, ensure the grass Plate-----_,jF, )_
screen, cooling fins, and other external sur- /_j[ _/>/'__-_;_=, _//
.............. faces of the engine are kept c!ean at a,I! t imes ............. ___I_
Every 100 hours of operation (more often SteeringSystem,Dash,
under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Fenderand Mower_4.ot Shown
removethe blower housing and other cooling
shrouds. Cleanthe cooling fins and external " Keep finished surfaces and wheels
CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
• Clean debris from steering plate.
Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal
shaft movement, causing belt slip and
loss of drive.
& CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and
movable parts
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surfaces as necessary, Ensure the cooling
shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with abtocked
grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins,
and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause
engine damage due to overheating.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrestor (ifequipped) as it could create
a fire hazard and/or damage.
free of all gasoline, oil, etc,
• Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose
or pressure washer to clean your tractor
unless the engine and transmission are
covered to keep water out. Water in engine
or transmission wil! shorten the useful life of
your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf
blower to remove grass, leaves and trash
from tractor and mower.
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