Craftsman 917.25552 manual Cleaning, Muffler, Spark Plugs

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MAINTENANCE

COVER
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FIG. 14

AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 13)

The engine 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 FINS (See Fig. 15)

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

•Remove oil fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent entry of dirt,

•Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing off engine.

. Remove the screws securing the starter housing and lift housing off engine.

•Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins_

•To reassemble, reverse above procedure_

SCREWS BLOWER HOUSING

SCREWS

SCREWS

ENGINE COOLING FINS

STARTER

HOUSING

OIL FILL

DIPSTICK

SPARK

PLUG

FIG, 15

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (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 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16)

Fuelfilter should be replaced once each season. Iffuelfilter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re- placement is required.

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

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line.

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

•immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

FUEL FILTER

FIG. '16

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 automotive type wax,

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and car- buretorare covered to keep water out_ Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life,

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