Craftsman 917.37459 owner manual Custome Respons Bilities, Cleaning, AIR Rlter, Spark Plug

CUSTOME RESPONS BILITIES

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

°F -20° 0_ 30_ 32° 40_ 60" 80" 100 °

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTfCrPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will 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 the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the 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. 12)

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

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

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

Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove

any oil trapped inside of engine.

Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine.

•Fi!l engine with oit. Fiil only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL.

,Replace engine oil cap.

Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

AIR RLTER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter.

Repiace tlTe air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter.

TO CHANGE AiR FILTER (See Fig. 13)

Remove the air filter by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar.

Remove filter from inside of cover.

Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation.

•Insert new filter into cover.

Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot.

Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten.

CONTAINER

RG. t2

TURN

CLOCKWISE

SLOT

AIR FILTE

TAB	TURN CLOCKWISE
	TO TIGHTEN
	AIR FILTER
	COVER
	FIG. 13

MUFFLER

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

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each year to make your engine star[ 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 UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING AFTER EACH USE.

•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 al! 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.

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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