Craftsman 917.377561 Owner's Manual page 13

TOCHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE_Before'tippinglawn mowerto
drain oil, drainfuel tank by runningengine
untilfuel tank is empty°
o Disconnect sparkplugwirefromsparkplug
andplacewirewhereit cannot c omein
contact w ithsparkplug.
o Remove engineoilcap;layasideona clean
surface.
, Tiplawnmoweronitssideasshownand
drainoilintoa suitable container.Rocklawn
mowerbackandforthto remove anyoil
trappedinsideofengine.
o Wipeoffanyspilledoilonlawnmowerand
onsideofengine.
o Fillengine withoil. Fillonlytothe "FULL"
lineonthedipstick.DONOTovert'ilL
° Replace engineoi!cap.
• Reconnect sparkplugwireto sparkplug.
Container
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter ever,./year, more
often if you mow in very dusty, dirty
conditions. Do not wash air filter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
° Remove the air filter by turning clock-
wise to the stop and pull away from
collar,
° Remove filter from inside of cover.
• Clean the inside of the cover and the
collar to remove any dirt accumulation.
. Insert new filter into cover.
• Put air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the slot,
• Push in on cover and turn counterclock-
wise to tighten.
Collar
Clip
\
/
Slot
Air Filter
Tab
Tum
Cbckwise
to
Remove
Air Filter
Cover
mum
Counter°
Clockwise
to
Tighten
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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.
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: For best 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.
• 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.
° 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 put[y
knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of
trash or grass on underside of drive cover.