Air Filter - Craftsman 917.379380 Owner's Manual

NOTE: Before tipping fawn mower to
drain oil, drain fuel tank by running
engine until fuel tank is empty°
,, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in 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. Fiii only to the
"FULL.." line on the dipstick. DO NOT
overfill.
• Replace engine oil cap.
,' Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug,
Container
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and
may be damaged by using a di_ty air
filter,
Replace the air filter every year, more
often if you mow in very dusty, didy
conditions. Do not wash air filter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
• Remove the air filter by turning
counterclockwise 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 accurnulation,
° Insert new filter into cover,
o Put air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the sloL
" Push in on cover and turn clockwise to
tighten..
Collar
Clip
counter _
clockwise
to
remove
Slot
Tab /
Air filter
Air filter
cover
Turn clockwise to
tighten
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as
it could create a fire hazard and/or
damage.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug eaoh 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
ptugo
• Turn lawn mower on its side, Make
sure air filter and carburetor are up.
Clean the underside of your tawn
mower by scraping to remove build-up
of grass and trash.
• Clean engine often to keep trash frorn
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
out, Water in engine can result in
shortened engine life.
CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
CIean 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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