Craftsman 917.377543 Owner's Manual page 13

TOCHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Beforetippinglawnmowerto drain
oil,drainfueltankby runningengineuntil
fuel tank is empty.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
and place wire where it cannot come in
contact with spark p lug.
• 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 oil
trapped inside of engine.
• W'_oeoff any spillad oil on lawn mower and
on side of engine.
• Fill engine wi_ oil. Fill only to _ "FULL"
line on the crq0etick. D O NOT oveditl.
• Replace engine oilcap.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
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AIR RLTER
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.
Collar
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace cog_led 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 mn better. Set
spark gapat .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.
• 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 oftan to keep trash from
accumulating. A dogged engine runs hotter
and shortens engine life.
• Keap finished surfaces and wheels free d
all gasoline, oil,etc.
• We de not recommend using a garden
hose to clean lawn mower unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filterand
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.
Slot
Air Filter Tab
Tum
to
Remove
Tum
Counter-
Air Filter Clockwise to
Cover Tighten 13