TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oJ, drain fuel tank by runningengine unb'lfuel tank is empty.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where itcannot come in

contact sparkplu

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

Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil intoa suitable container. Rock lawn

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

W'_eeoff any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine.

Fill engine with oil. RII only to the =FULL" line on the dipstick. DO N(_T OVER RLL

Replace engine oil cap.

Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

Container

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

Remove the air filter by turning clock-

wise 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 tum counterclock- wise to tighten.

Tum

Coil

clockwiseto remove

Clip

Air filter

 

counter-

Tab

 

clockwise

 

Air filter

to

 

tighten

 

cover

 

 

MUFFLER

";

 

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it

could create afire 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

IMPORTAN'E For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash.

Clean underside of mower housing after each use.

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

Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sureair filter and carburetorare 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 dogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

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

We do not recommend using-a'_tdeh hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical

system, muffler,air filterand carburetorare covered to keep water out. Water in engine can resultin shortened engine life.

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Craftsman 917.377631 owner manual AIR Filter, Muffler, Spark Plug, Cleaning

37763, 917.377631 specifications

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