Craftsman 917.289244 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 19)

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or

every other oil change if the tractor is used

more than 100 hours in one year.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

1. Remove cover.

2. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and

pre-cleaner from base.

3. Clean base carefully to prevent debris

from falling into carburetor.

Knobs Cartridge

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace

cartridge.

4. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge

firmly in base.

5. Replace cover.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as

kerosene, are not to be used to clean the

cartridge. They may cause deterioration of

the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not

use pressurized air to clean cartridge.

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 airto

remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Debris may clog the engine's air cooling

system. Remove blower housing and clean

area shown to prevent overheating and

engine damage.

Air Screer_..

Clean out chaff

and debris

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create

a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) atthe 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 filter should be replaced once each

season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob-

structing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement

is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line

with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

3. Ensure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediatelywipe up any spilled gasoline.

Clamp

19

1 2 ... 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ... 127 128

Comments to this Manuals

No comments