Craftsman 917.270742 Owner's Manual page 21

o Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level Be sure dipstick cap is
tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on
dipstick.
-_ ,'-._ ,_J-,_i Cap/Dipstick
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
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 fiber&
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine
cooling fins to prevent engine damage
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
o Use compressed air or stiff bristle
brush to thoroughly clean engine
cooling fins.
• To reassemble, reverse above
procedure°
Blower Housing
Screws
Dipstick Tube Air Screen
Assembly
Engine
Cooling
Fins
_ark
Plug
AIR FILTER
"{our engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Clean the foam pro-cleaner
after every 25 hours of operation or
every season° Service paper cartridge
every I00 hours of operation or every
season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.
° Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
o Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge°
o Wash it in liquid detergent and water°
° Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
° Saturate it in engine oil, Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil.
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• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-
cleaner.
o Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
° Reinstall cover and secure with
knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
° Remove cartridge nut°
° Carefully remove cartridge to prevent
debris from entering carburetor. Clean
base carefully to prevent debris from
entering carburetor.
o Clean cartridge by tapping gently on
flat surface. If very dirty or damaged,
replace cartridge.
o Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner,
cover and secure with knob(s).
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-
tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.
Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartridge_ _ Cover
Knob
Cover Cartridge
Nut
Paper
Foam Pre- Cartridge
Cleaner
._._._ Base
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler
and spark arrester (if equipped) as it
could create a fire hazard and/or
damage.
SPAR K PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs
first. Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this 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.