Sears 917.372852 manual Engine, Cleaning

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ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF orSG Seiect the oiI'sSAE viscosity grude according to your expected operating temperature.,

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

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TEMFERATURE	RANGE	ANTICIPATED	BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE; Although multi-viscosity oiis (5W30, 10W30 etc)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oii tevet more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low 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 oil level°

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig, 13)

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

o Remove engine oil 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 spilled oil 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 wiIi 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. t4)

,,Remeve the air fitter cover by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from coIIar.

•Remove filter from inside of cover.

•Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation.

o 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.

COLLAR. CL[ __ ""

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AIR FILTER / x%_ TURN CLOCKWISE

AIR FILTER COVER TO TIGHTEN

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MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it coutd create afire hazard and!or damage=

SPARK PLUG

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

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: FOR REST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH,, CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING AFTER EACH USE,

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

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•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 buitd4Jp of grass and trash

•C[ean 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, oii, etc

•We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unIess 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 twice a season, Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar toot to remove

14 any build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover,