Oil Change; Spark Plug - Craftsman 917.387000 Owner's Manual

ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG or SHo Select the oil's SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature°
SAE VfSCOStTY GRADES
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°c .3o, -20" .1'oo o. ;o= _0:L _0° 40"
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE; Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
witl result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least
once a year ifthe lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one
year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil
plug securely each time you check the oil level
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig 6)
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
• Be sure lawn mower is on level surface
= Oil will drain more freely when warm
° Catch oil in a suitable container
• Remove bottom oil drain plug.
= After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
° Refill engine with oil. Pour slowly. Do not over fill.
° Fill to top of slot inside of filler holeo
= 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° Clean the element after every 25
hours of operation, more often if tractor is used in very
dusty, dirty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER ELEMENT (See Fig. 7)_
o Remove the air filter cover by lifting on edge of cover
° Remove filter element carefully to prevent dirt from
entering carburetor,
- Clean the inside of the cover and the body to remove
any dirt accumulation.
° Wash filter element in liquid detergent and water
° Wrap filter element in cloth and squeeze dry.
. Lightlycoat filterelementwithcleanengineoiL Squeeze
in towel to remove excess oil. Do not saturate,
° Install filter element into filter body°
o Install filter cover and press down to snap into place
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a
fire hazard and!or damage°
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 6
AIR FILTER COVER
LIFT COVER
11
AIR FILTER
ELEMENT
AIR RLTER BODY
FIG. 7
SPARK PLUG
Change the spark plug once a year to make the engine run
better and easier to start. Set spark plug gap at .030'L
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.
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• Turn 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.
• 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.