Craftsman 247.37683 manual General Recommendations, Engine Maintenance, Inspection, Cleaning

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Alwaysstopengine,disconnectsparkplugwire,andgroundagainst enginebeforeperformingany typeof maintenanceon yourmachine.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperformingany maintenance.

Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnot coveritemsthathave beensubjectedto operatorabuseor negligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,operatormustmaintainthe equipmentas instructedhere.

Changingof engine-governedspeedwill voidenginewarranty.

Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonceeach season.

Periodicallycheckall fastenersandmakesurethesearetight.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

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Electrode SealingWasher

0.028-.030 in. Gap

(0.70-0.80mm)

Spark Plug

NOTE:incorrectsparkplugscan causeenginedamage.

Forgoodperformance,the sparkplugmustbeproperlygappedand freeof deposits.Checkthe sparkplugevery50 hoursoroncea season.Replacethe sparkplugevery200 hoursof operation.

1.Disconnectthe cap fromthe sparkplug,andremoveanydirt from the sparkplugarea.

2.Usethe propersizesparkplugwrenchto removethe sparkplug.

3.inspectthe sparkplug. Replaceit if damaged,badlyfouled,if the sealingwasheris in poorcondition,or if theelectrodeis worn.

4.Measurethe electrodegapwitha suitablegauge.Thecorrectgap is 0.028- 0.030in. (0.70- 0.80 ram).See Figure12.If adjustment is needed,correctthe gapby carefullybendingthe side electrode.

5.installthe sparkplugcarefully,by hand,to avoidcross-threading.

6.Afterthesparkplugis seated,tightenwiththe propersizespark plugwrenchto compressthe washer.

Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten1/2turn afterthe sparkplug seatsto compressthe washer.

Whenreinstallingthe originalsparkplug,tighten1/8-1/4turn afterthe sparkplugseatsto compressthe washer.

NOTE:Properlytightenthe sparkplug.A loosesparkplugcan become veryhotandcan damagethe engine.Overtighteningthesparkplug candamagethethreadsin the cylinderhead.

7.Attachthe sparkplugcapto thesparkplug.

Air Cleaner

Adirtyaircleanerwill restrictairflowto the carburetorandcausepoor engineperformance,inspectthe filtereachtimetheengineis oper- ated.Youwill needto cleanthe filtermorefrequentlyif youoperatethe enginein verydusty areas.

Cleantheair cleanerevery25hoursof operationoronce a season. Replacetheaircleanerevery200 hoursof operation.

NOTE:Operatingthe enginewithoutafilter,or withdamagedfilter,will allowdirt to enterthe engine,causingrapidenginewear.

Figure12

Inspection

1.Pressthe latchtabsonthe top of the aircleanercover,and removethe cover.Checkthe filterto be sureit is cleanand in goodcondition.SeeFigure13.

2.Reinstallthe filterandaircleanercover.

Cleaning

1.Tapthe filterseveraltimeson a hardsurfaceto removedirt,or blowcompressedair notexceeding30 psithroughthefilterfrom the cleanside thatfacestheengine.Nevertryto brushoff dirt. Brushingwill forcedirt intothe fibers.

2.Wipedirt fromthe aircleanerbodyandcoverusinga moist rag. Becarefulto preventdirt fromenteringthe airductthatleadsto the carburetor.

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247.37683 specifications

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