Craftsman 917.270711 owner manual •Relns, Muffler-•, Assemb

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•Relns

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IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry car- tridge.

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CLEANAIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from over- heating. Clean with a wire brush or com- pressed air to remove dirt and stubbom dried gum fibers.

ENGINECOOUNG FINS

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

Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine.

Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirL

Use compressed air or stiff bdstle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

To reassemble, reverse above proce, dure.

MUFFLER-.".

Inspect and replace corroded muffler+and spark armster ('dequipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season Orrafter every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs r,'st. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATONS" on page 5 of this manual,

IN-LINE FUEL RLTER- --

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes dogged, 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 clam.

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 ele¢-. - trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure- tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

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Craftsman 917.270711 owner manual •Relns, Muffler-•, Assemb