Craftsman 917.388981 owner manual Muffler, Spark Plug, Cleaning

Page 13

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.

1.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

2.Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.

3.Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to re- move any oil trapped inside of engine.

,Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate. Fasten screw securely.

Lip

Back plate

Slot

Cover tab

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

4.Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine.

5.Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, stopping every few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick.

6.Stop adding oil when you reach the

FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a minute to allow oil to settle.

7.Continue adding small amounts of oil, rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL. DO NOT overfill, or engine will smoke heavily from the muf- fler on startup.

8.Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine.

9.Reconnect spark plug wire to plug.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter cartridge every 100

hours of operation or every season, which- ever occurs first. Service air cleaner more

often under dusty conditions.

TO CLEAN AIR FILTER

1.Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.

2.Carefully remove cartridge.

3.Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur-

_ih face. If very dirty, replace cartridge.

CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean car- tridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs

first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFIC-

ATIONS" section of this manual.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use.

ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

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 short- ened engine life.

13

Image 13
Contents Rrftsmrn Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL Your Safety is InvolvedII. Slope Operation General OperationDo not III. ChildrenAPI SG-SL SAE General ServiceRJ19HX Repair Protection Agreements To Remove Lawn Mower from Carton To Install AttachmentsTo Assemble Grass Catcher To Unfold HandleKnow Your Lawn Mower Meets Cpsc Safety RequirementsSimple Steps to Remember When Converting Your Lawn Mower HOW to USE Your Lawn Mower Engine SpeedTo Convert Mower Engine BeforeADD OilMowing Tips To Start EngineMulching Mowing Tips MaxiSpray lubricant See Engine in Maintenance section ChartGeneral Recommendations LubricationLawn Mower Muffler CleaningSpark Plug To Adjust Handle Lawn Mower To Adjust Cutting HeightSqueeze To Fold HandleFuel System Engine OILOther CylinderDoes not start CorrectionProblem Garanfia Programa de Mantenimiento Reglas de Seguridad 18-20 No Hacer HacerIV. Manejo Seguro DE Gasolina SG-SL SAE ServicioAcuerdos de Proteccibn para la Reparacibn Rendimiento DE LA SegadoraComo Preparar SU Segadora Para Desdoblar EL Mango Para Remover LA Segadora DE LA Caja DE CartonPara Montar EL Recogedor DE ClaSPED Para Instalar LOS AccesoriosCumple CON LOS Requisitos DE Seguridad DE LA Cpsc Familiaricese CON SU SegadoraPuerta de la acolchadora permite la Control DE Zona DEL Motor Como Usar SU Segadora Velocidad DEL MotorPara Ajustar LA Altura DE Corte Para Convertir LA SegadoraAntes DE Hacer Pasos Simples DE Recordar Cuando Convierta SU SegadoraAgregue Gasolina Para Hacer Arrancar EL Motor Para Parar EL MotorConsejos Para Segar Consejos Para Segar Y ACOL- CharAntes DE Cada USO Recomendaciones GeneralesLubricacion Tabla DE LubricacionRecogedor DE Cesped SegadoraMotor Para Limpiar EL Filtro DE Aire Filtro DE AireBUJiA LimpiezaPara Ajustar EL Mango SegadoraMotor CarburadorDoblar Hacia Adelante Para Almacenar MangoMotor Sistema DE Combustible Aceite DEL Motor Problema Causa CorreccionOtros No arrancaMal corte- disparejo Vibracibn excesiva Falta deCordbn arrancador dificil de tirar Craftsman Rotary Lawn Mower - Model Number SAE 30W 917.388981Model Number 125K02-0578-E1 Briggs & Stratton 4-CYCLE Engine971 KEY Part Description Briggs & Stratton 4-CYCLE Enginemodel Number 125K02-0578-E1Briggs & Stratton Cycle Engine Your Home