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Sears 917.2565 Customeiliti, Cleaning, ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig, CLEAN AIR SCREEN See Fig

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CUSTOMEILITI

CUSTOMEILITI

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14)

.... i	Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
	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,

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 14)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.

* Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and oil fiti tube assembly off engine,

, Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.

, Remove the screws securing the starter housing and lift housing off engine.

, Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

o To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

SCREWS

BLOWER HOUSING

SCREWS

AIR SCREEN

OIL FiLL

TUBE

ASSEMBLY

	SPARK
ENGINE COOLING FiNS	PLUG

FiG. 14

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create afire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs 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 SPEC IFICATtONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

°With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

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

,immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP
_		CLAMP
FUEL	_	/ j
FILTER	--

FIG. 15

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished su rfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

°Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax,

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the 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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Sears 917.2565 Customeiliti, Cleaning, ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig, CLEAN AIR SCREEN See Fig, Muffler, Spark Plugs, Screws

Contents

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