Craftsman 917.258271 Owner's Manual page 20

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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,
COVER
WING
PLATE
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
CARTRIDGE
AIR SCREEN
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ENGINE COOLING
FINS (See Fig,:18)
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Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins.to
prevent engine damage from overheating.Air guide covers
mustbe removed. Remove side panels and hood (See ,TO
REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service
and :Adjustments section of this manual),
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TOP AIR
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IDE COVER
ENGINE
COOLING FINS
AIR GUIDECOVER (BOTHSIDES)
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler arid spark arrester (if
equipped) as it could create a fire _hazardand/or damage.
SPARK 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" on page 3of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
(See Fig. 19)
The fuel filter shouldbe replaced once each season. Iffuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required,
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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 surethere are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
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:Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLA__LAMP,
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FUEL
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CLEANING
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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
tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air fitter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.
FIG. 18
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