Craftsman 917.259592 Custo Responsibilities, Cleaning, Engine OIL Filter See Fig, Muffler

CUSTO RESPONSIBILITIES

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

Your engine wilt not run properly using a dirty air filter,. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season, Service paper cartridge every t00 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions,

. Remove knob and cover_

oRemove wing nut and air cleaner from base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

. Slide foam pre-cleaneroff cartridge.. = Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow itto dry.

oSaturate it in engine oil, Wrap it in ctean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge,

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge..

,,Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge

. Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at al! times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds.. Clean the cooling fins and external

surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re- moved will cause engine damage due to overheating,

ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

Reptace the engine oil filter every season or every other oit change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year

•Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through step remove drain plug)o

-Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter.

. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter.

=Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. ]'urn oil filter c_ockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn,

oFilt crankcase with new oil (See 'q_'OCHANGE EN- _31NEOIL" in this section of this manual). For approxi- mate capacity see"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

oStart the engine and check for oi! leaks. Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation,

OIL FILTER

FIG. t7

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. 18)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season_ if fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required,

oWith engine coot, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

oPlace new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor

oBe sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned,

o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,

CLAMP

FILTER

FIG. 18

CLEANING

oClean 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 tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air fitter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

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