Craftsman 917.377423 Owner's Manual page 12

6.5 horsepower 22" side discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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TO CHANGE
ENGINE
OIL
NOTE:
Before tipping
lawn 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.
Fill only to the
"FULL"
line on the dipstick.
DO NOT
OVER FILL.
• Replace
engine oil cap.
• Reconnect
spark plug wire to spark
plug.
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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.
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.
Slot
Air filter
Clip
Turn
clockwise
to
Tab
Air filter cover
Turn counter
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 each year to make
your engine start easier and run better. Set
spark plug gap at .030 inch.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
kiip
mower
housing
free of built-grass
and
trash. Clean the underside of your mower
after each use.
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4_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 dogged engine runs
hotter and shortens engine life.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels flea 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 drive cover.
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