Craftsman 917203860 tractor

User Manual - Page 19

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19
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every sea son
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 air cleaner more
often under dusty conditions. See engine
manual.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-
ate a fire hazard and/or dam age.
Clamp
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once each
season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob-
struct ing fuel flow to car bu re tor, re place ment
is re quired.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sec tions.
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. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) 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 “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS”
section of this manual.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
To ensure proper cooling, make sure the
grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter-
nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean
at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often
under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),
remove the blower housing and other cooling
shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external
surfaces as necessary. Ensure the cooling
shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked
grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins,
and/or cooling shrouds re moved will cause
engine damage due to overheating.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
The air screen is over the air intake blower
located on top of engine. The air screen
must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine dam age from overheating. Clean with
a wire brush or compressed air to re move
dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
Clean debris from steering plate. Debris
can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft move-
ment, causing belt slip and loss of drive.
CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and
movable parts
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
Protect painted surfaces with automotive
type wax.
Except for the washout port (if equipped),
we do not recommend using a garden hose
or pressure washer to clean the outside of
your tractor unless the engine and transmis-
sion are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine or transmission will shorten the
useful life of your tractor. Use compressed
air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves
and trash from outside tractor and mower.
Steering System, Dash, Fender
and Mower Not Shown
Clutch/brake pedal
Steering
Plate
Clean
top side
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