Replacement 1; Air Cleaner; Cleaning; Fuel Filter - Craftsman 536.252570 Owner's Manual

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AIR CLEANER (See FIG. 18)
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air lifter. Clean foam filter after every 25 hours ot
operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100
hours or every season, whichever occurs first Service air
cleaner more olten under dusty conditions
TO SERVICE FOAM FILTER -
• Remove wing nuts and air cleaner cover.
e Slide foam filter off paper cartridge,
• Wash in water and detergent solution and squeeze (DO
NOT twist) until all dirt is removed
® Squeeze foam filter dry in a clean cloth until completely
dry_
e Saturate foam in engine oil Wrap in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
• Slide foam filter over cartridge.
• Replace air cteaner cover and wing nuts
TO SERV(CE PAPER CARTRIDGE -
• Remove wing nuts and air cleaner cover
e Slide foam filter off paper cartridge.
REPLACE PAPER CARTRIDGE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
CLEAN OR OiL FILTER. REPLACEMENT FILTERS ARE
AVAILABLE AT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER.
• Remove nuts and paper filter, Discard nuts and paper
filte_'_
e Clean inside air cleaner cover and body
e |nsta!l new paper cartridge and nuts.
• S1ide cleaned foam fitter over paper cartridge.
• Replace air cleaner cover and wing nuts
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if so
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 PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS on page 4 of this manuat,
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)
Fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter
becomes c_gged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replace-
ment is required. Make sure new filter is installed with the IN
marking toward the tank and the OUT marking toward the en-
gine. Check fuel system components frequently and replace
any parts showing wear or cracks
• With engine coo_, remove filter and ptug fuel line sections.
Place new fuel filter in position infuel line with arrow pointing
towards carburetor.
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Be sure there are no fue! line Teaksand clamps are properly
positioned,
Immediatety wipe up any spitled gasoline
WiNG NUTS
COVER
FOAM
FALTER
PAPER
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NUTS
BODY
Fig. 18
FUEL FILTER
CLAMP
CLAMP
Fig.. 19
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, transaxle, finish, etc of alf
foreign matter..
e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil
etc
e Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
tractor unless eiectrica! system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can
shorten engine Life
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