Craftsman 917.28601 Manual Del Operador página 20

ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replacethe engine oilfilter everyseason or
every other oil change if the tractor is used
more than 100 hours in one year.
AiR FILTER
Yourenginewill not runproperlyusing a dirty
air filter. Replacepre-cleanerafter every 25
hoursof operationor everyseason. Service
papercartridgeevery 100hoursofoperation
or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty
conditions.
1. Pullupon airfiltercoverhandleandrotate
towards engine.
2. Remove cover.
3. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and
pre-cleanerfrom base.
4. Clean base carefully to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.
5. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge
firmly in base.
6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower
housingand replace cover.
7. Hook handle on cover and push down
on handleto close.
IMPORTANT: Petroleumsolvents, 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 pressurizedair to clean cartridge.
Cartridge
Air
Clean out chaff
and debris
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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) 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 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. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediatelywipe up anyspilled gasoline.
Clamp_" Clamp
I Filter
Tabs
Slots
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 air to
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.
CLEANING
* Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of
all foreign matter.
, Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
* Protect painted surfaces with automotive
type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose
or pressure washer to clean your tractor
unless the engine and transmission 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
20from tractor and mower.