Engine Cooling Fins; Air Filter; In-Line Fuel Filter; Cleaning - Craftsman 944.601892 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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 airto 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 Dye rheating. Air guide covers
must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See "TO
REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual).
TOP AIR
GUIDE
COVER
ENGINE
COOLING
FINS
AIR GUIDE COVER
(BOTH SIDES)
FIG. 15
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)
Your engine willnot run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean
the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or
every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 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
• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
• 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.
• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.
Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.
• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from enter-
ing carburetor.
• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very
dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, 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 DETERIORATION OF
THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT
USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.
KNOB...--------"----'__ COVER
WING NUT _---_"_,_ -.
(_ CARTRIDGE
_PLATE
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER_
AIR SCREEN CARTRIDGE
FIG. 16
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUGS
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mewing
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.
18
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
(See Fig. 17)
The fuel filter 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 line sec-
tions.
• 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.
FILTER
FIG. 17
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
tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine
can result in a shortened engine life.