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Sears Craftsman 917.257644 Owner's Manual page 19

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CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK
PLUGS
CLAMP
FUEL
FILTER
F|G. 19
CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
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Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of sit gasoiine,
oil, etc.
Protect painted surfaces with automotive
type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to ctean your
tractor unless the eJectdcal system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever
occurs first. Spark ptug type and gap setting are shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this manual.
IN-LINE
FUEL FILTER
(See Fig. 19)
The fuel _ter should be replaced once each season, if fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement
is required.
With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel fine
sections.
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel Iine with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
Be sure there are no fuel tine leaks and clamps are
propedy positioned.
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Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
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