Sears 917.372301 To Change OIL, To Change AIR Filter, Spark Plug, General, Clean MOWER/ENGINE

MABNTENANCE(tOrn'D)

TO CHANGE OIL

CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in con- tact with the spark plug,

1_ Remove engine oil cap with dipstick, lay aside on a clean surface, Warm oil drains better°

2_ Tip mower on its side as shown in Fig. 27 and drain oll into suitable container° Rock mower

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

3, Wipe off any spilled oil on mower and/or inside of engine.

4.Fill engine with oil, fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT over fill.

5.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

AIR FILTER

CAUTION: DO NOT run your engine without air filter in place.

1_ Your engine will not run properly with a clog- ged, dirty air filter.

NOTE: DO NOT wash this type air filler_

2_ Replace your air Filter each year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.

Replacement air filter no. 71 3332 is available at most Sears retail stores and through the catalog.

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER

1.Remove the air Filter cover by turning counter- clockwise to the stop, and pull away from collar (See Fig. 28),

2.Remove Filter from inside of cover(See Fig_28), 3_ Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to

remove any dirt accumulation.

4. Insert new filter into cover,

5_ Put air Filter cover and Filter into collar a- ligning the tab with the slot,

6.Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tight- en (See Fig. 28).

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each year,

A new clean spark plug will make your engine start and run better. Keep your spark plug clean_ Set spark plug gap at .030.

Recommended replacement Sears spark plug no.

7_ZJL33312or STD361458 are available at most Sears retail stores and through the catalog,

GENERAL

DO NOT use gasoline left over from previous sea- son. Old or stale dirty gasoline can cause starting and running problems.

Replace your gasoline can, if your old can starts to rust. DO NOT use rusty gasoline can, rust and/or dirt in your gasoline can cause problems,

STORAGE

Never store engine with gasoline in tank, indoors or in closed, poorly ventilated areas where gaso-

line fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer, etc.

If your engine is not to be used for 30 days or more prepare as follows:

Drain gasoline from fuel tank; gasoline in gas- oline tank and carburetor will Form deposits and

cause problems in starting and running your engine,

When preparing your mower for storage it is a good time to service your mower and engine to be ready for the next mowing season. Replace such parts as mower blade, spark plug, and air filter. CHANGE OIL: Warm oil drains better.

Drain old oil and replace with fresh clean Sears SAE 10W30 oil,

See "To Change Oil" section under Maintenance_

Remove spark plug and put 2 or 3 tablespoons of oil into spark plug opening and pull starter rope slowly to distribute oil, install new spark plug and fighten_

DO NOT PUT ANY ADDITIVES IN GASOLINE OR OIL.

CLEAN MOWER/ENGINE

CAUTION: Before cleaning mower, disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.

Clean around engine and on top of mower_ Scrape underside of mower using putty knife or similar tool to remove any build-upof trash or grass on underside of mower housing.

NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a water hose to clean your mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air Filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortening engine life.

CHECK FASTENERS

Check all fasteners and be sure they are tight,

tighten and/or replace any loose or worn

Fasteners.

GRASS CATCHER

Check your grass catcher often. Through normal use it will wear_ If catcher needs replacing,

replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher from Sears. Give the mower model number when ordering.

NOTE: The catcher may be hosed with water, but the catcher must be dry when used.

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