Craftsman 917.25147 Owner's Manual page 19

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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 OR DRY
CARTRIDGE,
AIR SCREEN
FIG. 13
ENGINE COOLING FINS
(See Fig. 14)
Remove any dust, dirt or oi from eng=ne cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers
must be removed. Remove side panels and hood {See "TO
REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" n the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual).
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (it
equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARKPLUGS
Replace spark p_ugs al the beginning of each mowing
season or after every f00 hours of oueration whichever
occurs first, Spark plug type and gap setting are snown _,
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If rue
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
repla: "_'_ 1<rec dired.
With engine cool. remove filter an{] p_ug fuel une
sections,
Place new fue filter _n Position n fuel line with arrow
potnung _owarus carDure[or,
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
DroDery positioned.
Immediately w_pe up any spEuea gasoline.
CLAMP_
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FUEL __.____"
FI
CLAMP
/
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FiG. 15
TOP AIR
ENGINE
COOLING FINS
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AIR GUIDE COVER (BOTH SIDES)
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CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, sea_ finish e_c. of al oreign
matter.
KeeE finished surfaces and wheels free of aNgasoune
eli. etc
_rotect Daln[ea surtaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garaen nose to clean your
trac[or unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered [o Keeo water out. Water in engine
can result In a snoneneo engine ire
FIG. t4
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