Craftsman 917.370610 owner manual Cleaning, Muffler, Clean Under Drive Cover, Spark

				Back	plate	CLEANING
						IMPORTANT:		For best	performance,
						keep mower housing free of built-grass
						and trash. Clean the underside of your
						mower	after	each use.
						,I_CAUTION" Disconnect spark plug wire
						from spark plug and place wire where it
						cannot come in contact with plug.
Cartridge	.._		Y	j		• Clean the		underside	of your lawn mower
					S'ot
						by scraping to remove build-up of grass
						and trash.
						• Clean engine often to keep trash from
					Cover	accumulating. A clogged engine runs
						hotter and shortens engine life.
				Cover	tab
						• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
						of al! gasoline, oil, etc.
						• We do not recommend using a garden
MUFFLER						hose to clean lawn mower unless the
						electrical system, muffler, air filter and
Inspect	and	replace	corroded muffler		as it
						carburetor		are covered to		keep	water
could create		a fire hazard		and/or damage.		out.	Water	in engine	can	result	in short-
						ened	engine life.
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.

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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