Clean Air Screen; Engine Cooling Fins; Muffler; In-Line Fuel Filter - Craftsman EZ3 917.270711 Owner's Manual

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.cover and secure _ knob(s).
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 car-
tridge.
Cover
Knob
Cover Cartridge
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Pre-Clean Cartridge
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CLEANAIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from over-
heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-
pressed air to remove dirt and stubbom
dried gum fibers.
ENGINECOOUNG FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine
cooling fins to prevent enginedamage
from overheating.
• Remove screws from blower housing
and lift housing and dipstick tube
assembly off engine.
• Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of
dirL
• Use compressed air or stiff bdstle brush
to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.
• To reassemble, reverse above proce,
dure.
"_Scr_- .Blower ,Housing _ Scrffws!_
-Dip - mr screen
Assemb /
MUFFLER- • .".
Inspect and replace corroded muffler+and
spark armster ('d equipped) as it could cre-
ate a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each mowing
season Orrafter every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs r,'st.
Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICAT|ONS"
on page 5 of this manual,
IN-LINE FUEL RLTER - --
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
dogged, 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 carbu-
retor.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clam.
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 ele¢-. -
trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-
tor are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine can result in a shortened engine
life.
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