Craftsman 917.270822 owner manual Cleaning

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•Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

•Reinstall cover and secure with

knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate. Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor.

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, re- place cartridge.

•Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, precleaner, cover and secure with

knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deteriora- tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.

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Foam

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrestor (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every I00 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plugty,p,e and gapsetting are shown in the PRODOCT SPECIFICA-

TIONS" 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 carbure- tor, replacement is required.

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

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor.

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

ClampClamp

Air Screen	Cartiridge	Fuel Filter
	Cartiridge

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers must

be removed_Remove side panels and

hood (See '%0 REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Ad-

justments section of this manual).

Cover

Top Air Guid_

Air Gui_e

Cover

(Both Sides)

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 elec- trical system, muffler, air filter ane camure- tor are covered to keep water out. Water in

engine can result in a shortened engine life.

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