Service And Adjustments; In-Linefuel Filter; Cleaning; To Remove Mower - Craftsman 917.271061 Owner's Manual

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-
tor, replacement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
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.
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CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels
free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean your tractor unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in a short-
ened engine life.
_CAUTION: Before performinq any service or adjustments:
• Depress clutch/brake pedal fu71yand set parking brake.
• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position•
• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position,
• Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
• Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped•
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER
Mower will be easier to remove from the
right side of tractor.
• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-
GAGED" position.
• Move attachment lift lever forward to
lower mower to its lowest position.
Roll belt off engine pulley.
Remove small retainer spring, and lift
clutch spdng off pulley bolt.
Small Retainer Spring
Clutch Sp
• Remove large retainer spring, slide
collar off and push housing guide out
of bracket.
• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis
bracket by removing retainer spring.
• Disconnect suspension arms from rear
deck brackets by removing retainer
spnngs. .- ..._.
- - Square Hole
Suspension Arms ,-'
Engine Pulley
Retainer
Anti-Sway
Collar
Link
Springs
(Both Sides)
Housing Guide
Large
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