Craftsman 917.258694 Owner's Manual page 20

CUSTOM RESPONSIBILITIES
AiR FILTER (See Fig. ,17)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.
Ctean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every t00
hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
Loosen knob and remove cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
, Slide foam pre-cteaner off cartridge.
, Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
, Squeeze it dry in a clean cioth. A!low it to dry.
• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oi!.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
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 operation, whichever
occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFiCATiONS" on page 3 of this manual.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil
change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one
year.
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized
air, as this will damage the cartridge.
Remove nut and cartridge plate.
- Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the
paper cartridge.
, Check rubber seal for damage and proper position
around stud. Replace if necessary.
o Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.
Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening
knob.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, if fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
, With engine coot, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections.
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
Be sure there are no fuel line ieaks and clamps are
properly positioned,
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,
CARTRIDGE
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
CARTRIDGE
PLATE _X
_IUT
FIG. 17
RUBBER
SEAL
CLAMP
CLAMP
FUEL FILTER
FUG.18
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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