Craftsman 917.385123 owner manual Engine LU Brication, Muffler

GRASS CATCHER

(If purchased as an accessory)

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

•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

LU BRICATION

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.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20		0	30	32	40	60	80	100
-30	-20	-10		0		10	20	30	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 running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of opera- tion orat 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 surface.

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 securely.

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

6.Reconnect spark plug wire to 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 NARROW EDGE OF ELEMENT

Li Element Cup Bod_

ASSEMBLE SO LIP

EXTENDS OVER

EDGE OF

AIR CLEANER

BODY

LIP WILLFORM

PROTECTIVE

SEAL WHEN

COVERISASSEMBLED

MUFFLER

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

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-

Drain plug 1 2ATIONS ''section of this manual.