Craftsman 917.773423 owner manual comeincontact with spark plug

TOCHANGEENGINEOIL NOTE:Beforetippingtrimmertodrain oil,drainfueltankbyrunningengine untilfueltankisempty.

1.Disconnectsparkplugwirefromspark plugandplacewirewhereit cannot

comeincontact with spark plug.

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

3, Tip trimmer on its side as shown and

drain oil into a suitable container, Rock trimmer back and forth to

remove any oil trapped inside of engine.

4, Wipe off any spilled oil from tdmmer and side of engine.

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

6.Replace engine oil cap,

7.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark p(ug.

CollarTurn

clockwise to

i	_	Clip
	Slot
	Air filter
			Turn
	Air	filter cover	counter-
			clockwise to tighten

MUFFLER

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

damage.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 1013 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" in Maintenance section of this manual.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

AIR FILTER

Your engine wiU not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air tilter.

Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more

often under dusty conditions. Do not wash air filter,

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER

1.Remove the air filter by tuming clockwise to the stop and pull 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.

keep tdmmer free of built-upgrass and

trash. Clean the underside of your tdmmer after each use.

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

•Turn trimmer on its side. Make sure air

filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your trimmer by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.

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

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

•We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean trimmer unless the electdcal system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.

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