Air Filter; Spark Plug - Craftsman 917.377830 Manual Del Propietário

TOCHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tippinglawnmowerto drain
oil,drainfueltankby running engineuntilfuel
tankisempty.
• Disconnect sparkplugwirefromspark
plugandplacewirewhereit cannotcome
Incontact w ithsparkplug.
- Remove engineoilcap;layasideon a
cleansurface.
• l]p lawnmoweron itssideas shownand
drainoilintoa suitable container. Rock
lawnmowerbackandforthto remove any
oil trapped insideof engine,
- Wipeoffanyspilledoflonlawnmowerand
on sideof
engine.
• Fill engine with oil Fill only to 'dqe"FULL"
line on the dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
_, Replace engine oll cap.
° Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
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AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the atr filter every year, more
often if you mow in very dusty, dirty
conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
= Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.
° Carefully remove cartridge.
• Clean by gently tapping on a flat
surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
as_CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such
erosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. 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
making sure the tabs are aligned with
the slots In the back plate. Fasten
screw securely.
Slots
Back
Cover
tabs
Cartridge Cover
MUFFLER
inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or dam-
age.
SPARKPLUG
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 the underside of your mower
after each use.
&CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug
wire from spark plug and place wire
where it cannot come in contact with the
spark plug.
• "rumlawn mower on its side.. Make sure air
filter and carburetor are up. Clean the
underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove buildup of grass and trash.
o Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A dogged engine runs
hotter and shortens engine llfe.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of
al! 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 fife_
GLEAN 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 buildup of
trash or grass on underside of drive cover.
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