Craftsman 917.271554 owner manual Clean AIR Screen

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

1.Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2.Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

3.Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

4.Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

5.Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

NOTE" If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.

6.Reinstall pre-cieaner over cartridge.

7.Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

1.Remove cartridge nut.

2.Carefully remove cartddge to prevent debris from entering carburetor.

Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor.

3.Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface.

NOTE- If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

4.Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT" 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.

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CLEAN AIR SCREEN

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

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

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

2.Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.

3.Use compressed air or stiff bristle

brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

4.To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

Screws Blower Housing Screws

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Plug

Engine Cooling Fins

MUFFLER

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

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) 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-LINE 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.

1.With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

2.Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

3.Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

4.Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline. Clamp

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