Craftsman 917.377521 Owner's Manual page 13

contact with spark plug.
Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean
surface,
Tip lawn mower on its side as shown 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 oil 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.
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kiR FILTER
('our engine will not run properly and may be
tamaged by using a dirty air filter.
_eptace the air filter every year, more often if
fou mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not
rash air filter.
[{9 CHANGE AIR FILTER
, Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.
, Carefully remove cartridge.
, Clean by gently tapping on a flat
surface° If very dirty, replace cartridge.
?_,AUTION:Petroleum solvents, such as
<erosene,are not to be used to clean
7,artridge,They may cause deterioration
_fthe cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do
riot use pressurized air to clean or dry
_artridge.
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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.
° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of
all gasoline, oil,etc.
,, 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 ouL
Water in engine can result in shortened
engine lifeo
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.
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Cartridge
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