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Craftsman 917.377390 Owner's Manual page 13

6.75 horsepower 22" rear 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
overfill.
• 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
clockwise
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 counter-
clockwise
to tighten.
Collar
Slot
Clip
Turn
clockwise
to remove
Tab
Air filter
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,
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 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 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 with
putty knife or similar tool to remove any
build-up of trash or grass on underside
of drive cover.
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