Air Filter; Spark Plugs; In-Line Fuel Filter; Cleaning - Craftsman 536.25587 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 21)
"Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter. Clean foam pre-cteaner element after
every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper
cartridge every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs
first, Service air cleaner mote often under dusty conditions..
e.. Remove knobs and air cleaner cover
TO SERVICE FOAM PRE-CLEANER-
• Remove foam pre-cleaner by sliding it off the cartridge.
e Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquiddetergent and water
• Squeeze foam pre_cleaner dry in a clean cloth..
• Saturate foam pre-cleaner in engine oil. Wrapfoam pre-
cleaner in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove
ALL EXCESS oil
e Reinstall foam pre_cieaner over cartridge.
e Reinstall air cleaner cover and tighten knobs securely
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE-
e Remove wing nuts and cover plate..
e Remove cartridge and clean by tapping gently on flat
surface..
o If very dirty, replace or wash in a non-sudsing detergent
and warm water solution Rinse thoroughly with water
from inside out until water runs clear. Let cartridge dry
thoroughly before using.
• Reinstall cartridge, cover plate and wing nuts.
e Reinstall air cleaner cover and tighten knob securely
IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS
KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN CAR-
TRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRES-
SURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if so
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 p!ug type and gap setting is shown in PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 22)
Fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter
becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re-
placement is required. Make sure new filter is installed with
the IN marking toward the tank and the OUT marking toward
the engine Check fuel system components frequently and
replace any parts showing wear or cracks
• With engine coo!, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.
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Place new fuel filter in positioninfuel line with arrow pointing
towards carburetor.
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly
positioned..
immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
22
KNOBS
_CLEANERCOVER
WING NUTS
COVER PL/_TE
CARTRIDGE
Fig. 21
FUEL FILTER
CLAMP
CLAMP
Fig° 22
CLEANING
@ Clean engine, battery, seat, transaxle, finish, etc. of all
foreign matter.
@ Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil,
etc
@ Protect painted surfaces with automotive lype wax,
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
tractor unless electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water ouL Water in engine can
shorten engine life..