Craftsman 917.27077 manual Cleaning

•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre- cleaner.

•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, replace cartridge.

•Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, pre- cleaner, Cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPOIRTAN'I': 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.

Knob

Cartridge

WingPlate

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

IN-UNE 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 propedy positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spille d gaso- line.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

/__:_ _niJst be kept free of dirt and cbaff.t_preyen.t engine damage from over-

_. Clean;_with a wire brush or com-

-'airto remove dirt and stubborn

- _" COOLING RNS

Ret_ve any dust, dirt or oil from engine

_)i_fi_ t0 prevent engine damage

_erheating.Air guide covers must

t_R_move side panels and

_(S_ _O REMOVE HOOD AND

._G_, LI_EMBLY = in th_service and Ad-

: __on of this manUal).

AirGuide Cover,

(Both Sides)

P

_ielFilter

CLEANING

of all foreign matter.	....
i Clean engine battery, seat, finish	etc.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax.

We do not recommend usinga garden hose to clean your tractor unless the elec, 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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