Craftsman 917.289253 Cleaning, Engine Cooling System, Muffler, Spark Plugs, IN=LINE Fuel Filter

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter-

nal 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 cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Ensure 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 fue! filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

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

2.Place newfuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

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

4.Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line.

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CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Clean debris from steering plate.

Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal

shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of drive.

CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and movable parts

Clutch/brake pedal

Clean top side

Steering

Steering System, Dash,	! _CAUTION:Pinchlb
Fender and Mower Not Shown	Points
J	Points

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor

unless the engine and transmission 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 SEARS, Roebuckand CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A RrftsmrnTWO Years on Riding Equipment Craftsman Full WarrantyGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceSafe Handling of Gasoline SERVlCE GeneralRepair Protection Product SpecificationsSears Installation Service Customer ResponsibilitiesFrom Skid Tools Required for AssemblyTo Check Battery Before Removing TractorCheck Deck Levelness ChecklistCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureH L I\1 THROTTLE/CHOKE Control Know Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorStopping To Move Forward Backward To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower Reverse Operation System ROS To TransportMents ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Lubrication General RecommendationsBefore Each USE ScheduleTires Engine OIL Filter AIR FilterTransaxle Cooling To Change Engine OILSpark Plugs CleaningEngine Cooling System MufflerDeck Washout Port Important Tug hose ensuring connec- tion is secureTo Remove Mower To Install Mower03042tex To Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUST- Ment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTo Attach Jumper Cables Tral AdjustmentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAT= TeryTo Replace Fuse Replacing BatteryEngine Interlocks and RelaysFuel System BatteryTractor OtherCause Correction ProblemWill not Start Problem CauseLevel mower deck ProblemOFF LossOnly Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationSears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL DOS Aiios Para EL Equipo TractorIadvertencia Funcionamiento GeneralDvertencia AdvertenciaIV. Remolque III, NinosOperaciones DE Servicio Generales Page Responsabimdades DEL Cliente Especificaciones DEL ProductoPara Herramientas NecesariasMontaje Lista DE Revision Para Hacer Rodar EL Tractor@@@ Familiaricese CON SU Tractor Miento Como Usar SU TractorPara Operar LA Segadora Para Moverse Hacia Adelante Y Hacia ATR,SPara Ajustar LA Altura DE Corte DE LA Segadora Para Ajustar LAS Ruedas CALIBRA= DorasRemolque DE Carretillas O Otros Accesorios CronometroPara Operar EN Cerros Para TransportarArranque CON Tiempo Templado 50 Y /10 C MAS Antes DE Hacer Arrancar ELMotor Agregue GasolinaConsejos Para Segar Antes DE Cada USO Recomendaciones GeneralesCuidado DE LA Cuchilla TractorLlantas ATR,,S ROSLubricacion Para CAM Biar EL Aceite DEL MotorEnfriamiento DEL Transeje CorreasPRECAUCI6N Sistema DE Enfriamiento DE AireFiltro DE Combustible EN Linea LimpiezaManguera Puerto de Lavado Adaptador de Boq Para Desmontar LA Cortadora DE CespedInstale LA Segadora 03042tex Regulacion DE LA Precision DE Lado Para Nivelar LA SegadoraRegulacion Visual DE Lado a Lado Ajuste DE Delante a AtrasInstalacion DE LA Correa Controlar Y Ajustar EL FrenoControl DEL Freno Remocion DE LA CorreaImpresion / Inclinacion DE LAS Ruedas Delanteras Para Remover LAS Ruedas Para Hacer ReparacionesPara ADJ Untar LOS Cables D E EM Palm E Entrecierre Y REL¢S Reemplazar LA Bateria DvertenciaPara Remover EL Conjunto DEL Capo Y DEL Enrejado Para Cambiar LA Bombilla DE LA LUZ DelanteraSistema DE Combustible OtrosAceite DEL Motor IDENTiFiCACION DE Problemas Sigue Identificacion DE ProblemasPrdida de Impulsi6n IDENTIFICACI6N DE ProblemasPage 15GRADOS MAX Operacion SeguraSe /r