Air Filter; To Change Engine Oil; To Change Air Filter; Muffler - Craftsman 917.377593 Owner's Manual

TO CHANGEENGINEOIL
NOTE: Beforetippinglawnmowerto drain
oil,drainfueltank by runningengineuntilfuel
tank is empty.
o 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.
o 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 plugo
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.
o Reinstall cover to air cleaner body. Be sure
hinge is assembled properly.
° Swing cover up and tighten cover knob.
(Do not overtighten).
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 ,,030inch.
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 runs hotter
and shortens engine life,
o 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 toot to remove any build-up of
trash or grass on underside of drive cover.
Air filter cover Cover
knob
Hinge
Paper filter
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