Spark Plugs - Craftsman 917.252711 Owner's Manual

"TO SERVICE PRE_CLEANER
Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
o Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth,
o Saturate it in engine off. Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
o Gently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to diso_
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,
o Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the
paper cartridge.
o Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal
Instalt the air cleaner cover and wing nut. Tighten wing
nut 1/2 turn to 1 futl turn after nut contacts cover. Do not
overtighten.
COVER
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ENGINE COOLING F_NS (See Fig. 18)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Engine blower
housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood
(See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND G RILL ASSEMBL.Y"in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
COOLING FiNS SCREEN
(BOTH SIDES)
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ENGINE OIL F_LTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil
change if the tracter is used more than 100 hours in one
year.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped) as it coutd 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
firsL Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
IN-UNE FUEL F_LTER (See Fig. 19)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, If fuel
fiiter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required.
o With engine cool, remove filter and ptug [uet line
sections.
o Place new fuel filter in position in fuet line with arrow
pointing towards carburetor.
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP
FUEL
FILTER
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CLEANING
Clean engine, battery., seat, finish, etc, of all foreign
matter.
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc_
o 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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