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Craftsman 917.273383 Owner's Manual page 22

17.5 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission lawn tractor

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m'vIUFFLER
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.
mN-UNE FUEL
FmLTER
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
carbu-
retor.
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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CUamp
FueU FHter ---__
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 transmission
covered
to keep water out. Water
in en-
gine or transmission
will shorten
the usful
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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