Craftsman 917254920 lawn tractor

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REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
AIR
SCREEN OIL FILLER
FUEL CAP CAP/DIPSTICK
a,. Remove oil drain plug to drain engine oil Tighten
plug securely before filling with fresh oil
b, Add oil through the oil filler cap/dipstick (Fig 15),
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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°F -20° 0° 32° 60° 80° 100°
°C -29° -18° 0° 16° 27° 38°
6. Check Engine OU Level
NOTE: DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL WITH EN-
GINE RUNNING.
FIGURE 15
OIL DRAIN PLUG
COVER
COVER
KNOBS__i_ FIBER
WASHER
\
CARTRIDGE--_--_ PLATE
NUTS
CARTRIDGE
_'_'_AIR CLEANER
BASE
Several minutes after stopping engine, check engine oil
level with tractor on level ground Wipe dipstick (Fig. 15)
clean, screw it down tight for a few seconds, remove and
read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark is
reached (See chart above) NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL°
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NOTE:
Clean Air Cleaner Element (Fig. 16)
a Remove two cover knobs and remove air cleaner
cover.
b Remove two nuts from top of cartridge,
c Remove cartridge and clean air cleaner body care-
fully to prevent dirt from entering carburetor_
Clean cartridge by gently tapping on flat surface.. If
very dirty, replace cartridge.
Reassemble air cleaner,,
NUTS HOLDING AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE
MUST BE INSTALLED WITH FIBER WASHERS
DOWN ON CARTRIDGE PLATE TO PREVENT
DIRT FROM ENTERING CARBURETOR.
TJGHTEN NUTS BY HAND. OVER TIGHTENING
COULD COLLAPSE CARTRIDGE
NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE-
MOVED_
8. Clean Air Screen and Engine Cooling Fins
FIGURE t6
IMPORTANT:
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTING
SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL WHEN
THE TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW
32°F (0°C)_
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
Determine temperature range expected before next oil
change, Alloil mustmeet AoP,.[ service classification SD, S E
or SFo
Air screen and cooling fins (Fig. 17) 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
dried gum fibers.
ao Remove four bolts from blower housing.
bo Remove screws from starter housing.
c Pull oil filter/dipstick out of crankcase if clearance is
required, Cover opening to prevent entry of dirt,
do Pull blower |lousing up and away from starter°
NOTE: LEAVE AIR CLEANER IN PLACE TO PREVENT
DEBRIS FROM GETTING INTO CARBURETOR°
e. Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to
thoroughly clean engine fins,
f. To reassemble, reverse above procedure.
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