To Change Engine Oil; To Clean Air Filter; Muffler/Spark Plug; Grass Catcher - Craftsman 944.36153 Owner's Manual

remain i na horizontal position.
If either
end of the blade moves downward,
sharpen the heavy end until the blade
"fs balanced.
GRASS CATCHER
• The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
. ° Check your grass catcher often for
damage or deterioration. Through
normal use it will wear. If catcher
needs replacing, replace only with a
manufacturer approved replacement
catcher. Give the lawn mower model
number when ordering.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SF-BJ,
Select the oil's BAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
__SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
OF .2O. o- ,_0. _,* 40. _*_= eo_. tou* -
_¢ :..0. 2O. .I0. m 10" _0, :m- 4O"
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running
low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in
one year,
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each five (5)
hours of continuous use, Tighten oil plug
securely each time you check the oil
level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to
drain oil, drain fuel tank by running
engine until fuel tank is empty.
1, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
2, Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a
clean surface.
3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown
and drain oil into a suitable container.
Rock lawn mower back and forth to
4, Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower
and on side of engine.
5, Fill engine with oil. (See "Add Oil" in
the Operacion section of this manual.)
6, Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every 100 hours of
operation or every season, whichever
occurs first. Service air cleaner more
often under dusty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.
2. Carefully remove cartridge.
3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat
surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
_CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. They may cause deterioration of
the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not
use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartridge.
4. Install cartridge, then replace cover
making sure the tabs are aligned with
the slots in the back plate. Fasten
screw securely.
Sack plate
Slots
Cover
tabs
Cover
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or dam-
age.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, which ever occurs
first. Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
remove any oil trapped inside engine. 11 section of this manual.