Craftsman 917.288622 Operator's Manual page 19

6. Refill engine with oitthrough oittilldipstick
tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For ap-
proximate capacity see "PRODUCT SP-
ECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
7. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. For accurate reading,
tighten dipstick cap securely onto the
tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil
at "FULE' line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
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.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty
conditions.
1, Remove cover.
2. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and
pro-cleaner from base.
3, Clean base carefully to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor.
Knobs Cartridge
"Pre-Cleaner
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.
4. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge
firmly in base.
5. Replace cover.
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean the
cartridge. They may cause deterioration of
the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not
use pressurized air to clean cartridge.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
The air screen is over the air intake blower
located on top of engine. The air screen
must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damagefrom overheating. Cleanwith
a wire brush or compressed air to remove
dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Debris may clog the engine's air cooling
system. Remove blower housing and clean
area shown to prevent overheating and
engine damage.
Air Scree Cleanout chaff
r_.. and debris
IN-UNE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replacedonce each
season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob-
structing fuel flow to carbureto r, replacement
is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in position infuel line
with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3, Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned. "
4. Immediatelywipe up any spilled gasoline.
Clamp
Fuel Filt__
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as itcould create
a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replacesparkplug(s) atthe beginning ofeach
mowing season or after every 100 hours of
operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug
type and gapsetting are shown in"PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
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