Muffler; Spark Plug; In-Line Fuel Filter; Clean Air Screen - Craftsman 917.272671 Owner's Manual

4. Clean base carefully to preventdebris Screws
from falling into carburetor. "_-_. _
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.
5. Place new pre-cleanerand cartridge
firmly in base. Dipstick Tube
6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower Assembly
housingand replace cover.
7. Hook handleon cover and push down
on handleto close. Oil Fill
IMPORTANT- Petroleumsolvents,such as
kerosene,are not to be used to clean the
cartridge. They may causedeteriorationof
the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not
use pressurizedair to clean cartridge.
_S_ Handle
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_ % Cover
--_(p_ __ Cartridge
Pre-cleaner--___' _
B_s_ '_ Tabs
_ ---'--Slots
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 stub-
born dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine
cooling fins to prevent engine damage
from overheating.
1. Remove screws from blower housing
and lift housing and dipstick tube as-
sembly off engine.
2. Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of
dirt.
3. Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush
to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.
4. Replace blower housing and dipstick
tube assembly
Blower Housing
/
Screws
3reen
Engine Cooling Fins
Plug
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-
ate a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) 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"
section of this manual.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-
retor, 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. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-
line.
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Fuel Filter _ ,,
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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 auto-
motive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose or pressure washer to clean your
tractor unless the engine and transmis-
sion 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.
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