Craftsman 917.275764 Engine OIL Filter, AIR Filter, Clean AIR Screen, Engine Cooling System

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Oil Drain Valve

Closed and Locked Position

Yellow CaF

Drain Tube

3.Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4.To open, pull out on the drain valve.

5.After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

6.Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve.

7.Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

8.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 "FULl" 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. Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

1.Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine.

2.Remove cover.

3.Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base.

4.Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

5.Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge firmly in base.

6.Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover.

7.Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterio- ration of the cartridge. Do not oil car- tridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge.

_ Handle

Cover

._ _'Cartridge

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub- born dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Debris may clog the engine's air cool-

ing system. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage.

Air Screen

Clean out chaff and debris

 

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Contents Jcrrftsmrnj Year on Tractor Days on BatteryGeneral Operation III. Children ServiceIV. Towing Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Agreements ProductKeys Assemble Extension Shaft and Boot Tools Required for AssemblyInstall Steering Wheel Install SeatTo Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Operation section for location Check BatteryCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Brake System Property damage Attachment Clutch Lever Used Know Your TractorStopping To SET Parking BrakeUsing the Reverse Operation System To Adjust Gauge WheelsOperating in Reverse To Operate MowerTo Transport To Operate HillsTowing Carts and Other Attach Ments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips General Recommendations MA,.TE.A.SCCE.EOULECheck Reverse Operation ROS System Check Operator Presence SystemBlade Care Blade RemovalEngine Lubrication Engine OIL Filter Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter Engine Cooling SystemMuffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Remove Mower To Install MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTransmission Removal Replacement Transaxle Motion Control LE VER Neutral AdjustmentMent To Start Engine with a Weak BAT TeryReplacing Battery To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill AS- Sembly To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CablePreliminary Setting EngineTractor BatteryEngine OIL CylindersCause Correction ProblemChoked Start EngineCont Problem CauseOFF Problem Cause CorrectionOlllll,o Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive 45% Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part Optional EquipmentTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DescriptionTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Includes 206 KEY Part Description 434 1006 601 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 141 495931 Kit-Choke Strap-Starter Page Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationSearsBrands,LLC

917.275764 specifications

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