Craftsman 917.27184 owner manual r Guide

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 RNS

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

from overheating. Air guide covers must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

Top Air

Guide Cover-_L__l _-

Engine Cooling F

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

4.Reinstall cartddge plate, wing nuts, 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 deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.

Plate

Foam Pre-

Cleaner

Air Screen Cartddgs

_r Guide ::_2

Cover "%_

(Both Sides) @

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 every100 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 cartddge.

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 0re-cleaner.

3.Reinstall prs-cleaner over cartridge.

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

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

f.Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.

-_.Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debds from entering carburetor.

_. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface.

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 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 fitter and plug fue! 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.

cm

22