Craftsman 987.889 AIR Cleanerservice, Tippingmowerforservice, To Service FoamAir Filter A, -3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

AIR CLEANERSERVICE

Improper air cleaner maintenance can cause engine damage.

SERVICE SCHEDULE:

Foam Filter (A, Fig. 5-3): Wash and re-oil every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. Clean and re- oil daily if used in extremely dusty

conditions.

Paper or Foam/Screen Filters (B, Fig. 5-3): DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.

Replace once a year or every 100 operating hours, more often if used in extremely dusty conditions.

DO NOT RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER IN- STALLED ON ENGINE.

A. To Service FoamAir Filter (A, Figure5-3)

1. Wash in water and detergent
solution and squeeze (don'ttwist)
until all dirt is removed.
2.	Rinse thoroughly in clear water.
3.	Wrap in a clean cloth and
squeeze (don'ttwist) until com-
pletely dry.

A

B

Figure 5-3

7.Install new Filter (B) and new nuts. Tighten nuts finger tight and

then turn one (1) more complete turn.

8.Slide foam filter over paper filter.

9.Install cover and wing nuts.

Tighten wing nuts.

TiP: Before tipping mower, install a small plastic sandwich style bag under the gas cap and tighten se- curely. This will virtually eliminate any fuel weepage from the cap. Be sure-to remove the p/astic bag before re-usingmower.

CLEANINGUNDERSIDEOF MOWERDECK

Frequently check, and clean if necessary, the underside of the mower deck. Grass build-up in this area can affect the cutting performance. Before inspecting or cleaning, make sure that the en- gine is shut off and the spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug.

i WARNING

Mower blades are sharp. When working near blades, wear heavy leather gloves or wrap blades in thick rags to protect yourself from the sharpedges.

4. Saturate with engine oil and

squeeze (don'ttwist) to distribute oil and remove excess oil.

A.ToRemove and Install Filters

(Figure5-3)

1.Stop engine, wait for parts to stop moving, and disconnect spark plug wire.

2.Remove wing nuts and cover.

3.Slide Filter (A) off Filter (B).

4.Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either is

present, service as described in Service Schedule above.

5.Remove nuts and Filter (B)o Dis- card Filter (B) and nuts (if service is necessary).

6.Clean inside of cover-and body thoroughly.

TIPPINGMOWERFORSERVICE

When servicing the underside of the mower for any reason, the mower should only be tipped backward on its rear wheels (and securely propped up to prevent it

from failing). Tipping the mower forward or to either side could re-

sult in damage to engine.

WARNING

Before servicingundersideof mower, stop engine, wait for all pads to stop moving, and

disconnect spark plug wire. Failure to follow this instruc-

tion could result in personal injury or propertydamage.

Inspection/Cleaningof Mower Deck

1.Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect spark plug wire.

2.Tip mower on rear wheels by following instructions"-ripping

Mower For Service" on this page.

3.Use a plastic or metal scraper to remove grass build-upfrom deck or blades. If needed, spray with a garden hose.

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