Craftsman 917.38862 Grass Catcher, Engine Lubrication, To Change Engine OIL, AIR Filter

Blade adapter

Crankshaft

Lockwasher

		Crank
		/ /
bolt
Hardened	edge	Blade adapter
washer

GRASS CATCHER

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

•Check your grass catcher often for

damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufac-

turer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model number

when ordering.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ.

Select the oirs SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these muRi-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 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)

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

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

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

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

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

remove any oil trapped inside of engine.

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

5.Fill engine with oil. (See "Add Oil" in the Operacion section of this manual.)

6.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

1.Remove the air filter by turning

clockwise to the stop and pult away from collar.

2.Remove filter from inside of cover.

3.Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumula- tion.

4.Insert new filter into cover.

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

6.Push in on cover and turn counter-

clockwise	to tighten.	Turn
Collar		clockwise to
	Clip	remove
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SI

hours of continuous use, Tighten oil plug	Air filter
securely each time you check the oil
level.	Air filter cover Turn counter-
	clockwise to
12	tighten