Craftsman 917.379480 Muffler, Cleaning, AIR Filter, Spark Plug, Clean Under Drive Cover

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•To read proper level, insert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read the oil level.

•Replace engine oil cap.

•Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

Oil filler cap/dipstick

__Upper limit

_Lower limit

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.

TO CLEAN AIR FILTER

•Remove cover.

•Carefully remove cartridge.

•Clean by gently tapping on a flat

surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge.

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

•Install cartridge, then replace cover.

Filter

Filter

Tabs Cover

Tabs

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam-

age.

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.

ACAUTION: 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 buildup 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 de 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 ddve cover at least twice a

season. Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any buildupof trash or grass on underside of drive cover.

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