Craftsman 917.27581 Engine OIL Filter, Clean AIR Screen, Engine Cooling System, Spark Plugs

3.Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4.To open, pull out on the drain valve.

5.After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

6.Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve.

7.Refi ll engine with oil through oil fi ll dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfi ll. For approximate capacity see “PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

8.Use gauge on oil fi ll cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when fi nished.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

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

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 stub- born dried gum fibers.

Handle

Cover

Cartridge

Pre-cleaner

Base 02698 Tabs

Slots

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Debris may clog the engine’s air cool- ing system. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage.

Air Screen	Clean out chaff
	and debris

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AIR FILTER MUFFLER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs fi rst.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

1.Pull up on air fi lter cover handle and rotate towards engine.

2.Remove cover.

3.Carefully remove air fi lter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base.

4.Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

5.Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge fi rmly in base.

6.Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace cover.

7.Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close.

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

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Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fi re 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 fi lter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel fl ow to carbu- retor, replacement is required.

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

2.Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor.

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

4.Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line.

Clamp

Clamp 00667

Fuel Filter