Engine Oil Filter; Air Filter; Clean Air Screen; Engine Cooling System - Craftsman 917.250820 Operator's Manual

11.Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level, Insert dipstick into the
tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.
Do not threadthe cap ontothetube when
taking reading. 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,
NOTE: if needed, remove Iowerdash covers
using stepsfrom"Lowerdash cover removal"
section of this manual,
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.
NOTE: If needed, remove lower dash covers
using steps from "Left Lower Dash Cover
Removal" section of this manual.
1, Remove cover.
2. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and
pre-cleaner from base.
3. Clean base carefully to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor.
Knobs Cartridge
"..J4_Cover
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 chaffto prevent
engine damage from overheating. Cteanwith
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_ anddebris
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuelfilter shouldbe replaced once each
season, If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob-
structing fuelflowto carburetor,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, lmmediatelywipe upanyspilledgasoline,
Clamp
Fuel Fi,t__
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create
a fire hazard and/or damage,
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replacesparkplug(s) atthebeginning ofeach
mowing season or after every 100 hours of
operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug
type andgapsetting areshown in"PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
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