Air Filter; Spark Plug - Craftsman EZ3 917.377531 Owner's Manual

• 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.
o Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
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 screw and tilt cover to remove,
• Carefully remove cartridge.
o Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur-
face, If very dirty, replace cartridge,
CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to
clean cartridge. They may cause dete-
rioration of the cartridge. Do not oil car-
tridge. Do not use pressurized air to
clean or dry cartridge.
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Cover
tabs
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,
o Turn lawn mower on its side,, Make sure
air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the
underside of your lawn mower by scrap-
ing 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 linished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil,etc.
o We do not recommend using a garde n
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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Cartridge
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