Craftsman 917272261 Clean AIR Screen, AIR Filter, To Service PRE-CLEANER, Engine OIL Filter

Models: 917272261

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

7.Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipsticktube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity sea "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

8.Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstickcap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

Oil Drain Valve

Closed=

Cap_

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.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, end other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked gross screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.

AIR FILTER

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

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

Service air cleaner more offer under

dusty conditions.

1. Remove knobs and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2.Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

3.Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

4.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.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

5.Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

6.Reinstall precleener cartridge, cover and secure with knobs.

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.

Foam _Cartddge

Pre-Cleaner

ENGINE OIL FILTER

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

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Craftsman 917272261 owner manual Clean AIR Screen, AIR Filter, To Service PRE-CLEANER, Engine OIL Filter