Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas; Engine Oil Filter; Spark Plugs; In-Line Fuel Filter - Craftsman 917.255692 Owner's Manual

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CLEAN AiR INTAKE/COOLiNG AREAS
ESPONSN LITnE$
To insure proper cooling, make sure the air intake screen,
cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are
kept clean at all times..
Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely
dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and
other coohng shrouds_ Clean the cooling fins and external
surfaces as necessary., Make surethe cooling shrouds are
reinstalled.,
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked air' intake
screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds
removed, will cause engine damage due to overheating°
ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig, 17)
Replace the engine oil filter' every season or' every other oil
change if the tractor' is used more than 100 hours in one
yea_'.
o Drain oil from engine crankcase ( See "TO CHANGE
ENGINE OIL" through step remove drain plug)o
° Remove oil filter drain plug located at base of oil filter'
adapter_ Allow oil filter to drain.
° Remove oil filter and wipe off filter' adapter_ Reinstall oil
filter drain plug.
• Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber
gasket on replacement oil filter°
o Insta{I replacement oil filter' on fitter' adapter. Turn oil
filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter
adapter, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn.
° Fill crankcase with new oil ( See "TO CHANGE EN-
GINE OIL' in this section of this manual). For approxi-
mate capacity see"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 3 of this manual..
° Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any
leaks before placing engine into full operation.
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 use, whichever comes
first., Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
"PRODUCT SP ECIFICAT1ONS" on page 3 of this manual
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)
Fuelfilter should be replaced once each season° Iffuelfilter
becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re-
placement is required.
• With engine cool, remove filter' and plug fuel line
sections.
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
toward carburetor.
° Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properly positioned.
° Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP_ __j CLAMP
FUEL FILTER
FIG. 18
OIL FILTER
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OIL RLTER DRAIN PLUG
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP
MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILD-UP, GRASS AND
TRASH_ CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING
AFTER EACH USE°
• 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 automotive type wax°
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
unit 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. 17
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