Craftsman 917.272068 owner manual Engine Oil Filter

8.Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube when taking reading. Keep oil

at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

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

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 cteaner more often under dusty conditions.

1.Remove knob and cover.

2.Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

3.Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

4.Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

5.Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry.

6.Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

1.Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

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

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

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

Air Cleaner Cover

Cover

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.

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 propedy positioned.

4.Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

ClamP_Clamp

Fuel Filter

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.

Foam

Nut

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the

Pre-Rubber

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Paper

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A=rCleaner

Base

Air

ScreenDipstick

electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

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