Craftsman 917.289030, 917.289031 IN-LINEFUEL Filter, AIR Filter, Cleaning, Muffler, Spark Plugs

IN-LINEFUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob- structing fuel flow to carburetor, 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 carburetor. 3_ Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

4.Immediatelywipe up any spilled gasoline.

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	I Filter

AIR FILTER

"four engine wilt 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 ofoperation or every season, whichever occurs firsL

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions_

1.Put! upon airfiltercoverhandle 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

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of ait 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 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.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create 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.

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 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.

on handle to close.

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°

Air Screen

Clean out chaff and debris

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		,_' Cartridge
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	Base_	_'_	Tabs
		_-Slots		20