Craftsman 917.377522 Owner's Manual page 13

TOCHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawnmower t odrain
oi!,drain fueltankby running engine until f uel
tankisempty,
° Disconnect spark plugwir e fromspark plug
andplace wirewhere itcannot c omein
contact withSpark p lug.
° Remove engine oilcap;layaside onaclean
surface.
• Tiplawnmower o nitssideassfiownand
drain 0ilintoa suitable c ontainer. Rocklawn
mower b ackandforthtoremove anyoil
trapped i nsideofengfne.
• 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 oli cap.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Container
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,
TO CLEAN AIR FIL]"ER
• Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.
• Carefully remove cartridge,
• Clean by gently tapping on a flat
surface, If very dirty replace cartridge,
,'_CAUTION" Pet_:oieum ,solvents, such
as kerosene are not to because d to clean
cartridge. They may cause deterioration of
the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge, Do not
use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartridge.
° Install cartridge, then replace cover
making sure the tabs are aligned with
the slots in the back plate. Fasten
screw securely.
Back
Slots _la!e
Cover
tabs
Cartridge Cover
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,
° "rum lawn mower on its side. Make sure air
filter and carburetor are up. Clean the
underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove buildup of grass and trash,
• Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A_clogged engine runs hotter
and shortens engtne 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 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 buildup of
trash or grass on underside of drive cover.
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