Sears 917386121 owner manual Lubrication, To Change Engine OIL See Fig, Muffler, Spark Plug

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ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only htgh quality d_,tergent 0if rated with APt service classification SF or SG,; Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature,

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TEt'_]FERATURERANGE AHllCIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Allhough multi-viscosity otis (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve start ng n cold weather,.these mu Ii-viscosty o s 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 ofl 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 oll level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of conllnuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oiI level

CONTAINER._

FIG, 10

COLLAR

SLOT

COUNTER'

CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig, 10)

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain o_l, 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 wilh spark plug.

•Remove engfne ol! Cap; }ay astde on a clean surface.

,,Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable container, Rock Fawn mower back and forth io remove

any otl trapped inside of engine.

,,W_pe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine•

"Fttt engine Wilh oil. F_Honly to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL

•Reptace engine oil cap.

•Reconnect spark plug wire to spark ptug.

AIR FILTER

Your engine wilt not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter,

Replace the a!r filter every year, more often If you mow in ve_ dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter•

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig 11)

,,Remove the air filtercover byturnlng 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 accumulat)on

•Insert new filter into cover.

•Put air filter cover and fliter into cotiar aligning the tab wiih the slot

,,Push in on cover and turn clockwise to lighten.

FIG. 11

MUFFLER

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

SPARK PLUG.

Change your spark plug each year to make _iour engine sla rt easier and run,bettel:, Set spark plug gap at ,.030 inch.

CLEANING.

IMPORTANT,: .FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT, UP GRASS AND TRASH, CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING

AFTER EACH USE,

AI_ 'from spark plug and place wire where it cbr_n0t come In contact with the =park

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'Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filler and

. carburetor are up: Clean the underside ot your lawn

mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and

trash, '

,Clean enginb of!en to keep trash from accumulaling. A €loggeo engine runs hotter and shortens engine itfs,

• Keep Iini_hed surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil_ ate,

• we DO NOT i'ecommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower un!ess the electrcal system, mufiier, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out

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Water in engfne can result In shortened engine life.