Air Filter; Spark Plug - Craftsman EZ3 917.377591 Owner's Manual

o Disconnect sparkplugwirefromsparkplug
andplacewirewhereit
cannot come in
contact with spark plug.
o 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.
• RII 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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AIR FILTER
Your engine will not tun properly and may be
damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air fitter every year, more often if
you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not
wash air filter.
TO CHANGE AtR FILTER
° Loosen cover knob.
• Swing cover down and remove from hinge.
° Pull paper filter out of air cleaner body_
- Clean air cleaner cover and body.
° Install a new paper filter.
- Reinstall cover to air cleaner body. Be sure
hinge is assembled properly.
° Swing cover up and tighten cover knob.
(Do not overtighten)o
_'_ Air filter cover
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l_f_._ 1 knob
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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 cartridges
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.
o Tum 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 tuns 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
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 dr_e cover.
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