Air Screen; Engine Cooling Fins; Spark Plugs; In-Line Fuel Filter - Craftsman 917.25552 Owner's Manual

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MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
FIG. 14
AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 13)
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.
• Remove oil fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent
entry of dirt,
• Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing
off engine.
. Remove the screws securing the starter housing and
lift housing off engine.
• Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly
clean engine cooling fins_
• To reassemble, reverse above procedure_
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes
first. Spark plug 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. If fuelfilter
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 Iine leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
• immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
FUEL FILTER
FIG. '16
SCREWS
SCREWS
STARTER
HOUSING
OIL FILL
DIPSTICK
BLOWER HOUSING
SCREWS
ENGINE COOLING FINS
SPARK
PLUG
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 automotive type wax,
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and car-
buretorare covered to keep water out_ Water in engine can
result in a shortened engine life,
FIG, 15
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