Craftsman 28913 Operation Manual - Page 20

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER Thefuel filtershould be replacedonce each season° if fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. I. With engine coo!, 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. C lamp__F_e- Clamp 1Filter AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirb/ air filter. Replace pre-cleaner after' every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions, !o Pull up on airfiltercoverhandle towards engine° 2. Remove cover, and rotate 3. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre-cleaner from 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 housing and replace coven 7. Hook handle on cover and push down on handle to close, CLEANING o Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter° . Keep finished sull_aces 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 ouL 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 tractor and mower. 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. 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. Air Screen Clean out chaff and debris 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. Handle ;over 3 !13 "Slots 20 • EIc6sped pr mente a 2-1/ fria y sobre calurosos, P, dable y de rr y despu6s df • Para obtenE el c6sped qt altura debe primer corte la altura dee PARA OPERi_ Su tractor vien sensor que exi el motor est& f accesorio est_ de bajarse del Tiene que mar centralmente € motor vacile o equipo en terr_ 1, SeleccionE 2, Haga arrar enganchar accesorio. PARA PARAR DORA - deser del accesorioo _ PRECAUC ya sea, el reco segadoras asi contra la desc_ Palanca del Em[ del Accesode er la Posici6n de Enganchado (" (Engaged) Pasici6n de/_ Desengancl_ado (Disengaged) FUNClONAM! Si tu tractor es Funcionamienl tiva del operac embrague pue que la llave de de "ON" del R( ATENClON: I puesto para cc Poniendo el R_ permitir el func embrague pue cuando el ope para repostclo embragado. N sea absolutar