Craftsman EZ3 917.377562 Owner's Manual page 13

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 dean
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 oif
trapped inside of engine.
• V_,r_.i)e off any spilled oil on lawn mower and
on side of engine.
• Flit 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.
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 FILZER
. 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 sloL
• Push in on cover and turn counterclock-
wise to tighten. Turn
Collar
\ Clip to
:temove
CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean
carLfidge. -Pney may cause deterioration
of the cartridge, Do not oil cartrtdge_ Do
not use pressurized air to dean or dry
cartridge
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 sider Make sure air
filter and carburetor are upo 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 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 wi_ putty
knife or similar toot to remove any build-up of
trash or grass on underside of drive cover.
Slot Turn
Air Filter
Tab Clockwise
to
Air Filter Tighten
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