Air Filter; Spark Plug - Craftsman EZ3 917.377590 Owner's Manual

• Disconnect spark plugwirefromspark p!ug
andplacewirewhere itcannot c omein
contact w ithsparkplug.
o Remove engine oilcap;layaside ona clean
surface.
• Tiplawnmower o nitssideasshown and
drainoilintoa suitable containerRocklawn
mowerbackandforthtoremove anyoil
trapped inside ofengine.
• Wipeoffanyspilled oilonlawnmower a nd
onsideof engine°
o Fillengine withoil Fillonlytothe"FULL"
lineonthedipstick. D ONOToverfill.
. Replace engine oilcap.
• Reconnect spaAplug wiretosparkplug.
Container
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not tun 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 coverknob_
, 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 aircleanerbody. Be sure
hinge is assembled properly.
• Swing cover up and tighten cover knob.
(Do not overtighten)o
Air filter cover
Cover
knob
CAUTION; Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to dean
cartridge, They may cause deterioration of the
cartridge, Do not oil cartridge. Do not use
pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a lire hazard and/or damage,
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make
your engine start easier and iun better, Set
spark plug gap at .030 inch,
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep
mower housing free of buiif-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 Turn lawn moweron its side. Make sure air
filter and carburetor are up_ Clean the
underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove buUd-up of grass and trash.
, Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating_ A clogged engine tuns hotter
and shortens engine life.
o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of
all gasoline, oi],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.
Paper tilter
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