Craftsman 917.375611 manual GRASS CATCHER If purchased as an accessory, Lubrication

GRASS CATCHER

(If purchased as an accessory)

*The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used.

o Check your grass catcher often for dam-

age or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replac- ing, replace only with approved replace-

ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Give the lawn

mower model number when ordering.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION Drain plug _-

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the

oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your

expected operating temperature.

I; i	i	SAEV,SCOS,Tii GRAOESiii					i 1
-20	0	30	32	40	60	80	100
-30	-20	-10	0		10	2030	40

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from run- ning low on oil. Change the oil after every

25 hours of operation 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

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

2.Be sure lawn mower is on level sur- face.

NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when warm. Catch oil in a suitable container.

3.Remove bottom oil drain plug.

4.After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten se- curely.

5.Fill engine with oil. (See "ADD OIL" in the Operation section of this manual).

6.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

TO CLEAN AIR FILTER ELEMENT

1.Remove screw.

2.Remove air cleaner carefully to prevent dirt from entering carburetor.

3.Take air cleaner apart and clean air filter element.

4.Wash filter element in liquid detergent and water.

5.Wrap filter element in cloth and squeeze dry.

6.Lightly coat filter element with clean engine oil. Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil. Do not saturate.

7.Reassemble parts and put back on carburetor.

Screw ASSEMBLE ONE OF THESE LOW POINTS

_ TOWARDS_ROW EDGE OF ELEMENT

Lip Element Cup Bod,

ASSEMBLE SO LIP

EXTENDS OVER

EDGE OF

AIR CLEANER

BODY

LIP WILLFORM

PROTECTIVE

SEAL WHEN

COVERISASSEMBLED

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