Craftsman 917258863 tractor

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CUSTOMER R
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter_
Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours Ofopera-
tion or every season, Service paper cartridge even./100
hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.,
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions,.
Loosen knob and remove cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
o Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
= Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry°
Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.
NOTE: Do notwash the papercartridge oruse pressurized
PONSIBIL E$
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.
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°
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)
The fuel filter shouldbe replaced once each season. If fuel
filter becomes clogged,obstructingfuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required°
. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
air, as this will damage the cartridge,
° Remove nut and cartridge plate.
° Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the
paper cartddge.
° Check rubber seal for damage and proper position
around stud. Replace if necessary.
° Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.
- Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening
knob.
CARTRIDGE
\
FOAM
PRE_CLEANER
CARTRIDGE
PLATE \._ RUBBER
SEAL
NUT
FIG. 16
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 _ _ MP
FUEL RLTER " ",-_
FIG. 17
CLEANING
- Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etco
° 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 inengine
can result in a shortened engine life_
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