Sears 917.25597 Custom Espon$, Cleaning, See Fig, 18 can, Clean Engine Cooling Fins, Muffler

CUSTOM ESPON$

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 20)

The 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..

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE

CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF

THECARTRIDGE_ DO NOT O_L CARTRIDGE. DO NOT

USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.

KNOB'

CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS

(See Fig. 20)

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'q'O REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual),

TOP AIR

GUIDE COVER

COOLING FINS

(BOTH SIDES)

SCREEN

WING NUT

FOAM PRE-CLEANER

AIR SCREEN

CARTRIDGE

CARTRIDGE

AIR								FIG, 21
(BOTH SIDES)				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
				comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
				"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
				IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 22)
		FIG. 20		The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.						If fuel
				filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
AIR	FILTER (See	Fig. 21)
				replacement			is required_
Your'engine will not run properly			using a dirty air filter'.	°	With engine cool, remove filter and				plug fuel line
Clean the foam p_:e-cleaner element			after every 25 hours of		sections°
operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every				°	Place	new		fuel filter in position in fuel	line with	arrow
100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first°
					pointing		towards carburetor,,
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions..
				°	Be sure		there are no fue! line leaks and clamps are
•	Remove knob(s)	and cover.
					properly		positioned_
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
				°	Immediately			wipe up any spilled gasoline,

°Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

° Wash it in liquid detergent and water_ CLAMP

°Squeeze it dry in aclean cloth.

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

o

Reinstall

pre-cteaner over cartridge.

CLAMF

_ FUEL FILTER

°

Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

CLEANING

FIG. 22

TO SERVICE

CARTRIDGE

°

Remove

wing nuts

and

cartridge plate_

°

Clean

engine,

battery,

seat,

finish,

etco of all foreign

•

Remove

cartridge

and

clean by tapping gently on flat

matter_

surface..

-

Keep finished

surfaces

and wheels

free of all gasoline,

°

If very dirty, replace

or wash in a nonsudsing

detergent

oil, etc.

and warm

water solution° Rinse thoroughly

with water

=

Protect painted surfaces with

automotive type waxy.

from inside out until water runs clear. Let cartridge dry

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

thoroughly

before

using.

tractor'unless the

electrical

system, muffler, air

filter and

°

Reinstall

cartridge

plate, wing nuts, precfeaner, cover

carburetor

are covered to keep water'ouL Water

in engine

and secure

with'knob(s)..

18 can

result

in a shortened engine

life_