Craftsman 917.27223 Engine OIL Filter, AIR Filter Muffler, Spark Plugs, To Service PRE-CLEANER

CLEANAIRINTAKEICOOLINGAREAS
Toinsurepropercoeling,makesurethe			Cartridge
grassscreen,coolingfins,andother			Foam
externalsurfacesoftheenginearekept
deanatalltimes.
Every100hoursofoperation(moreoften			Rubber
underextremelydusty,dirtyconditions),		Knob	Seal
remove the blower housing and other			ge
cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins
			Plate
and external surfaces as necessary. Make
sure the coelmg shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE:	Operating the engine with a	ENGINE	OIL FILTER
blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged
		Replace the engine oil filter every season
cooling	fins, and/_" cooling shrouds
removed will cause engine damage due		or every other oil change if the tractor is
to overheating.		used more than 100 hours in one year.
AIR FILTER		MUFFLER
		Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
Your engine will not run properly using a
		spark attester (if equipped) as it could
dirty air tilter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
		create a fire hazard and]or damage.
after every 25 hours of operation or every
		SPARK	PLUGS
season. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,		Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
whichever occurs first.		each mowing season or after every 100
Service air cleaner more often under		hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
dusty conditions.		Spark plug type and gap setting are
1. Loosen knob and remove cover.		shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER		section of this manual.
		IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
		The fuel	filter should be replaced once
3. Wash It in liquid detergent and water.
4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow		each season. If fuel filter becomes
		clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-
it to dry.
		tor, replacement is required.
5. Saturate it in engine oil, Wrap it in
		1. With engine cool, remove filter and
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
		plug fuel line sections.
remove excess oil.
		2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
		line with arrow pointing towards
• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged		carburetor.
cartridge.		3. Be sure there ere no fuel line leeks
NOTE:	Do not wash the paper cartridge	and damps are properly positioned.
or use pressurized air, as this will		4. Immediately wipe up any spilled
damage the cartridge,		gasoline.

6.Remove nut and cartddge plate.

7.Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned

and oiled) over the paper cartridge.		lamp
8. Check rubber seal for damage and	Clam
proper position around stud. Replace		I Filter

if necessary.

9.Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and out.

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

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 automo- tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler,air tilter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in s shortened

22engine life.