Craftsman 917.37742 - Manual (Page 13)

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CHANGE ENGINE OIL
f'lOTE; 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 oil cap; lay aside on a
clean surface.
► Tip lawn mower on its side as shown
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 will 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.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
® Remove the air filter by turning clockwise
to the stop and pull away from collar.
® Remove filter from inside of cover.
« Clean the inside of the cover and the col­
lar to remove any dirt accumulation.
» Insert new filter into cover.
® Put air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the slot.
“ Push in on cover and turn counter clock­
wise to tighten.
CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean car­
tridge. They may cause deterioration of the
cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use
pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge,
® install cartridge, then replace cover mak­
ing sure the tabs are aligned with the
slots in the back plate. Fasten screw
securely.
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
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 underside of mower housing
after each use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire 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
undereide of your lawn mower by scrap­
ing to remove build—up of grass and
trash.
0 Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A clogged engine runs hot­
ter 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 twice 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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