Every 100 Hours; Lubricate Steering And Front Wheels; Replace Spark Plugs; Replace In Line Fuel Filter - Craftsman Companion 917.259730 Owner's Manual

7,_ Lubricate Steering And Front Wheels
There is a grease fitting on each front wheel Use a
grease gun; give each grease fitting two shots of
extreme pressure lubricating grease (available through
your Sears Service Center).. Use 30 weight oil to
lubricate pivot (Fig.. 23)..
8o Oil Pivot Points
Place severaf drops of SEA 30 oil at points where metal
parts move against each other, especialfy hood hinges.
SEE L UB R ICA T/ON CHA R 7-, PA GE 20,,
INTENANCE
2, Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge
(Refer to Page 18L
3. Replace In-Line Fuel Filter
If fue! filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to
carburetor, replacement is required,
a. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel
line sections as removed from both ends of
fuel filter {Fig. 26)
bo Place new fuel filter in position in fuel fine.
BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LINE
LEAKS AND THAT FUEL LINE tS IN
PROPER POSITION IN HOSE CLAMPS,,
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-
FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUST-
MENT OR REPAIR (EXCEPT CARBURE-
TOR). BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING
HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS,,
SPARK
PLUG
,03O'FEELER
GAUGE
9. Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine coofing
fins to prevent engine damage from overheating,
Air guide covers must be removed.(Fig 24)
Remove eight 7/16" bolts and six 5/16" bolts to
remove side and top covers.. See hood removal,
page 23..
FIGURE25
Every 700 Hours
1,, Replace Spark Plugs
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or every 100 hours, whichever comes first Gap
should be set at 0 030 inch (Fig. 25) A deep well t3/t6"
socket ts required to remove the spark plug
HOSE Ct.
FUEL FILTER
FIGURE 26
C L E,_,N E _GiN_.
COOLING FINS
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AIR GUIDE
COVER ,8OT_
SIDES,
__ OP AIR
GUIDE
a.
COvEn
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,, . _MUFFLER
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FIGURE 24
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