Craftsman 917.28914 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ENGINEOIL FILTER
Replacetheengineoilfiltereveryseasonor
everyotheroilchangeif thetractoris used
morethan100hoursinone year,,
AIR FILTER
"(our enginewilt not run properlyusing a
dirtyair filter. Servicepapercartridgeevery
100 hours of operationor every season,
whicheveroccursfirst.
Serviceaircleanermoreoftenunderdusty
conditions.
1o Removecover,
2. Carefullyremoveairfilter cartridgeand
pre-cleanerfrom baser
3. Cleanbase carefullyto preventdebris
fromfallingintocarburetor.
Knobs Cartridge
,ver
"Pre-Cleaner
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge,
4. Place new pre-cteaner and cartridge
firmly in base.
5. Replace cover.
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, 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 pressurized air to clean cartridge.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff
to prevent engine damage from overheating,
Clean with awire 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.
Air Screer_
Clean out chaff
and debris
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) atthe beginning of each
mowing season or after ever,/100 hours of
operation, whichever occurs first, Spark plug
type and gap setting are shown in"P RODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual,
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once each
season_ If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob-
structi ng fuel flow to carbureto r, 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.
4o Immediately wipe up anyspilled gasoline.
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