Craftsman 917.377592 manual Tochangeengineoil, Tiplawnmoweronitssideasshownand, Air Filter

TOCHANGEENGINEOIL

NOTE: Beforetippinglawnmowertodrain oil.drainfueltankbyrunningengineuntilfuel tankisempty

o Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug andplacewirewhereitcannotcomein contactwithsparkplug

°Removeengineoilcap;layasideonaclean surface

°Tiplawnmoweronitssideasshownand

drainoil into a suitable container Rock lawn

mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine

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

. Fill engine with oil Fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT overfill

•Replace engine oil cap

•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

Replace the air filter every year. more often if

you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter:

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER

•Loosen cover knob.

•Swing cover down and remove from hinge

•Pull paper filter out of air cleaner body.

oClean air cleaner cover and body. ° Install a new paper filter.

• Reinstall cover to aircleanerbody. Be sure hinge is assembled properly.

• Swing cover up and tighten cover knob, (Do not overtighten).

Air filter cover

Cover knob

Hinge

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 start easier and run better Set

spark plug gap at 030 inch.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use,

CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug

o 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

o Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil,etc.

o 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

Paper filter

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