Spark Plug - Craftsman 917.377960 Owner's Manual

Checkthe_-ankcsse oil
level before stadk_
the engine end after each five (5) hours of
continuous use.T.jhtenoilplug securely each
time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before t_ng 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 end 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
• Replaceengineoilcap.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Container
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
• 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).
/,_ Air filter cover
Cover knob
Hinge
Paper filter
MUFFLER
Inspectand replacecorroded muffleras it
could create afirehazardend/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year tomake
your enginestart easier end run better. Set
sparkplug gap at .030 inch.
CLEANING
IMPORTAN'E For best performance, keep
mower housing free of built-up grass end trast
Clean underside of mower housing after each
USe.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug Wire from
spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with the spark plug.
• Clean the underside of your lawn mowel
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.
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