Air Filter Foam Pre-Cleaner; Engine Oil Filter; Muffler; Spark Plugs - Craftsman 917.250032 Owner's Manual

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AIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 16)
(See Fig. 15)
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner element
after every 25 hours of operation, more often if tractor is
used in very dusty, dirty conditions,
• Remove cover knob and cover,
• Remove rubber spacer, wing nut, and element cover.
. Remove foam pre-cleaner by sliding it off the paper
cartridge
NOTE: Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper cartridge.
Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100
hours of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty
conditions
Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water,
• Wrap foam pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry
• Lightly coat foam pre-cleaner with clean engine oil.
Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil. Do not satu-
rate
• Install foam pre-cleaner over paper cartridge
• Reassemble element cover, wing nut, and rubber
spacer.
• Reassemble cover and screw down tight,
Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil
change if the tractor is used for more than 100 hours in one
year.
• Unscrew old filter by turning counterclockwise, Use a
suitable container to catch oi!.
• Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to rubber gasket
on replacement oil filter.
. Install replacement oil filter by turning clockwise until
rubber gasket contacts mounting surface, then tighten
filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
• Fill crankcase with new oi! (See"TO CHANGE ENGINE
OIL" in this section of this manual). For approximate
capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page
3 of this manual,
• Start engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any leaks
before placing engine into full operation_
COVER
WING NUT
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
3BER SPACER
ELEMENT COVER
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BODY
FIG. 15
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 mowing
season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes
first, Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD-
UCT _PECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual
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j OIL FILTER
FIG, 16
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)
Fuel fiiter should be replaced once each season, If fuel filter
becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re-
placement is required,
• With engine cool, remove filter and phJg fuel line
sections,
• 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.
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.
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