Craftsman 917.2720601 - Manual (Page 21)

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. Insert dipstick into the
tube and rest the oil fill cap on the
tube. Do not thread the cap onto the
tube when taking reading. Keep oil
at “FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change if the tractor is
used more than 100 hours in one year.
1. Drain oil from engine crankcase (See
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this
section of manual, through step
remove drain plug).
2. Remove oil filter and wipe off filter
adapter.
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 turn.
5. Fill crankcase with new oil (See TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in this section
of manual). For approximate capacity
see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
6. Start the engine and check for oil
leaks. Correct any leaks before
placing engine into full operation.
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Clean the foam 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.
1. Remove knob and cover.
2. Remove wing nut and air cleaner from
base.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
3. Slide foam pre-cieaner off cartridge.
4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
5. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow
it to dry.
6. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
1. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged
cartridge.
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge
or use pressurized air, as this will
damage the cartridge.
2. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned
and oiled) over the paper cartridge.
3. Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut,
cover and tighten knob securely.
AIR FILTER
Air Cleaner
Cover
Foam
Pre­
Cleaner
Oil Filter
Cover
Knob
Wing Nut
Rubber
Grommet
Air
Screen
Cleaner
Paper
Cartridge
Air Cleaner
Base
Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick
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 dned gum fibers.
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