Muffler; Spark Plugs; In-Line Fuel Filter; Cleaning - Craftsman 917.275240 Owner's Manual

Reservoir
Molded
Protrusion
Reservoir
8. Pour out the contents of the reservoir
and wash out or clean as required.
9. Dispose of all the old coolant
properly, according to local regula-
tions.
10.Reinstall the reservoir, engaging the
molded protrusions in the mounting
holes of the support brackets. Hold in
this position and tighten the upper
bracket screws securely.
11 .Check the condition of cooling
system hoses, clamps and associ-
ated components. Replace as
required.
12. Mix equal parts of ethylene glycol
anti-freeze and distilled water. For
approximate engine coolant capacity,
see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
in the front of this manual.
13.Fill the cooling system through the
neck for radiator cap with the coolant
mixture. Allow coolant to drain into
the lower areas of engine. Fill the
overflow reservoir to a level between
the "MAX" and "MIN" level marks.
Reinstall the radiator and reservoir
caps.
14.Reinstall the upper blower housing
and screen assembly.
15.Start and run the engine for five
minutes. Stop the engine and allow it
to cool.
16. Remove the upper blower housing
and recheck the coolant level. Add
coolant to reservoir only if necessary.
17.Reinstall the upper blower housing
and screen assembly. Secure with
the retaining straps.
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"
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 carbure-
tor, 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
gasoline.
Clamp _ Clamp
Fuel Filter
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 automo-
tive 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 short-
ened engine life.
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