Craftsman D20346, 919.670031 owner manual Clean Engine, Service Air Cleaner, In-line Filter

Change the oil as follows:

•To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc. out of the engine, clean the area around the drain plug and dipstickbefore removing it.

•Remove the oil drain plug and oil fill plug. Tilt the engine slightly towards the oil drain to obtain better drainage. Be sure to allow ample time for complete drainage.

Oil Fill Plug

•Reinstall the drain plug. Tighten securely.

•Fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type (See Adding Engine Oil in the Operation Section), oil capacity is 20 oz/.0.6 liters.

Oil Fill

Plug

Fill To

Overflowing

•Reinstall the oil fill plug and tighten securely.

•To service pre-cleaner, wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth and allow to dry thoroughly. DO NOT oil pre-cleaner.

•To service cartridge, clean by tapping gently on a flat service. Do not oil cartridge. Replace if dirty or damaged.

•After servicing place pre-cleaner (arrows up) over cartridge pleats (pre-cleaner lip will be at bottom of pleats). Place into cover.

•Insert tabs on cover into slots in bottom of base.

•Tilt cover up and fasten securely with screw.

Clean Engine

Periodically remove debris buildup from engine. Do not clean with a forceful spray of water because water could contaminate fuel system. Clean with brush or compressed air.

Daily or more often, before

running engine, clean muffler area to remove all combustible debris.

Clean

Muffler

Area

Spark Arrester

Screen

(if equipped)

Service Air Cleaner

NOTE: Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kerosene, which will cause the cartridge to deteriorate. Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage the cartridge.

To service air cleaner follow these steps:

•Loosen screw and tilt cover down.

•Remove pre-cleaner and cartridge assembly from cover.

Cartridge

Pre-Cleaner

tabs and slots

Cover

Screw

Remove spark arrestor screen for cleaning and inspection every 50 hours or every season. Replace if damaged.

In-line Filter

Replace in-line fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank or close both

fuel shut-off valve before replacing fuel filter.

Fuel Filter

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