Craftsman 917.27624 Engine OIL Filter, Muffler, Spark Plugs, IN-LINE Fuel Filter, Cleaning

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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. Clean the foam 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.Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2.Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

3.Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

4.Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry.

5.Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-

tridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge.

1.Remove nut and cartridge plate.

2.Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

3.Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud. Replace if

necessary.

4.Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.

5.Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening knob.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cool- ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu- retor, replacement is required.

1.With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

2.Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor.

3.Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

4.Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line.

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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.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.

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CLEANING

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 auto- motive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis- sion are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

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Contents Crrftsmiin Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Product Repair Protection AgreementsSteering Wheel To Remove Tractor from Carton To Drive Tractor OFF Skid See Operation section for location Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck Connect Rear PinsInstall Mower and Drive Belt Attach Front PlateCheck Mower Levelness ChecklistCheck Brake System Automatic Models only Tractor Know Your TractorROS on Stopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To Move Forward and BackwardTo Operate Mower Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Stop Mower Blades Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments To Operate on HillsTo Transport Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine Automatic Transmission Warm UPTransport Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Blade Removal To Sharpen BladeTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsEngine OIL Filter Clean AIR ScreenCleaning MufflerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove MowerBoth Front Plate Links Must be Equal in Length FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentMower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Check and Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT To Adjust Steering Wheel Align MentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Remove Wheel for RepairsReplacing Battery Preliminary Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingCylinders Engine OILOther Troubleshooting Chart StartROS Problem CauseCorrection Problem Cause Correction Not rotateSchematic Tractor --MODEL NumberTractor --MODEL Number Electrical Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor --MODEL Number Chassis and Enclosures 148 164655 Extrusion Bumpers 179716X428 Tractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive LH VGT Steering KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Engine Spark Arrester KIT J KEY Part Tractor --MODEL Number Seat AssemblyKEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionWheels and Tires DecalsLift Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor --MODEL Number TRANSAXLE--MODEL Number Bushing .50X .60X Ylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj Crankcase KEY Part NO. no HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERDescription KEY Part NO. noIGNITION/ELECTRICALJ Blower Housing and Baffles IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY Part Description Blower Housing KEY Part NO. noAIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Notillustrated 24-096-85-SStarting System J Engine Controls J OIL PAN / Lubrication Starting System DescriptionOIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part Description Fuel Systemj Crankshaft Exhaust JFuel System Crankshaft KEY Part DescriptionPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

917.27624 specifications

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