Sears 917.37283 manual Muffler, Cleaning, Lubrication, Clean Under Drive Cover

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRACES

CONTAINER

FIG. 12

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.20 _	0o		30° 32 _ 40 °	60 _		80o
-3o"	_2o°	-lo°	8°	_o°	2o°	3o°

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTECIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starling in cotd weather, these multioviscosity oi!s wilt result in increased oit consumptio_q when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

COLLAR

SLOT

COUNTER- CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE

possible engine damage from running tow on oil.

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter 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) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oit level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 12)

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

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

Remove engine oi! cap; lay aside on a clean surface.

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

any oil trapped inside of engine.

Wipe off any spitied oi! on lawn mower and on side of engine.

Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL.

Replace engine oil cap.

Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

AiR FILTER

Your engine wilt 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 (See Fig. 13)

Remove the air filter cover by turning counterclockwise 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.

o Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten.

A_R F_LTER

TURN CLOCKWISE

AIR FILTER COVER TO TIGHTEN

F_Go 13

MUFFLER

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

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark piug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH. CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH USE.

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

plug.

Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are 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 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

lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.

CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

Clean under drive cover at least hNice a season. Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover.

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