Craftsman 917.27206 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil
to the rubber gasket on replacement
oil filter.
4. Install replacement oil filter on filter
adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until
rubber gasket contacts the filter
adapter, then tighten filter an addi-
tional 1/2 tum.
5. Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section
of this manual). For approximate
capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICA-
TIONS" section of this manual.
6. Start the engine and check for oil
leaks. Correct any leaks before
placing engine into full operation.
Oil Filter
IN-LINE FUEL RLTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-
tor, 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. Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
Clamp _.
Fuel Filter _ --
CLEANING
i lean engine,battery,seat,finish,etc.
ofall foreignmatter.
Keep finishedsurfacesand wheels free
ofall gasoline,oil,etc.
Protectpaintedsurfaceswithautomo-
tivetype wax.
We do not recommendusinga garden
hoseto cleanyourtractorunlessthe
electricalsystem,muffler,air filterand
carburetorare coveredto keepwaterout.
Water inengine can resultin a shortened
engine life.
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