Fuel Filter; Spark Plugs; Air Filter; Muffler - Craftsman 917.250051 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITIES
AiR FILTER (See Fig. 15)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.
Clean the foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hours of
operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every
!00 hours or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
* Remove wing nut and cover.
o Remove seal and cartridge plate.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
- Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
. Gentry tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dis-
lodge dirt. Do not wash the paper cartridge or use
pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge.
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge,
. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the
paper cartridge,
. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal.
, Install the air cleaner cover and wing nut. Tighten wing
nut 1/2 turn to 1 full turn after nut contacts cover. Do not
overtighten.
ENG1NE OtL 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.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16)
The fuel fllter should be replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
* With engine cool, 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 leaks and ciamps are
properly positioned,
o Immediately wipe up any spiIled gasoline.
CLAMP _ j CLAMP
COVER
WING NUT
CARTRIDGE
PLATE
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER __ SEAL
__ CARTRIDGE
FIG. 16
CLEANING
o Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of atl 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.
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 operation, whichever
comes first. Spark pIug type and gap setting are shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
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