Craftsman 917.377592 Owner's Manual page 13

TOCHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawnmower t odrain
oil.drain fueltankbyrunning e ngine until f uel
tankisempty
o Disconnect sparkplug wirefromspark plug
andplace wirewhere itcannot c ome in
contact withsparkplug
° Remove e ngine oilcap; l ayaside ona clean
surface
° Tiplawnmower o nitssideasshown and
drain
oil into a suitable container Rock lawn
mower back and forth to remove any oil
trapped inside of engine
. Wipe off any spilled oi_on lawn mower and
on side of engine
. Fill engine with oil Fill only to the "FULL"
line on the dipstick. DO NOT overfill
• Replace engine oil cap
• 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 year. more often if
you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not
wash air filter:
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
• Loosen cover knob.
• Swing cover down and remove from hinge
• Pull paper filter out of air cleaner body.
o Clean air cleaner cover and body.
° Install a new paper filter.
• Reinstall cover to aircleanerbody. Be sure
hinge is assembled properly.
• Swing cover up and tighten cover knob,
(Do not overtighten).
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage,
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make
your engine start easier and run better Set
spark plug gap at 030 inch.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep
mower housing free of built-up grass and
trash. Clean the underside of your mower after
each use,
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with the spark plug
o Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air
filter and carburetor are up. Clean the
underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove build-up of grass and trash
o Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter
and shortens engine life.
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of
all gasoline, oil,etc.
o We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean lawn mower unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out
Water in engine can result in shortened
engine life
CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
Clean under drive cover at least twice a
season. Scrape underside of cover with putty
knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of
trash or grass on underside of drive cover
Hinge
Paper filter
Air filter cover
Cover
knob
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