Engine Oil Filter; Air Filter - Craftsman 917.28612 Operator's Manual

ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replacethe engine oilfilter everyseason or
every other oil change if the tractor is used
more than 100 hours in one year.
AIR
FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty
air filter. Replace 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.
1. Pull up on airfiltercover handle and rotate
towards engine.
2. Remove cover.
3. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and
pre-cleaner from base.
4. Clean base carefully to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor.
Handle
_ Cover
Pre-cle_
Ba
_ Cartridge
_'SIots
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.
5. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge
firmly in base.
6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower
housing and replace cover.
7. Hook handle on cover and push down
on handle to close.
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 cartridge.
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 fibers.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Debris may clog the engine's air cooling
system. Remove blower housing and clean
prevent overheating and
area shown to
engine damage.
Air
Clean out chaff
and debris
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create
a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replacesparkplug(s) atthebeginning of each
mowing season or after every 100 hours of
operation, whichever occursfirst. Spark plug
type and gap setting areshown 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, ob-
structing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement
is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line
with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediatelywipeup anyspilled gasoline.
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
or pressure washer to clean your tractor
unless the engine and transmission are
covered to keep water out. Water in engine
or transmission will shorten the useful life of
your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf
blower to remove grass, leaves and trash
from tractor and mower.