Craftsman EZ3 917.387380 Manual Del Propietário página 12

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is
balanced_
TO SHARPEN BLADE
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced, An unbalanced blade will cause
eventual damage to lawn mower or engine,
o The blade can be sharpened with a file or
on a grinding wheel° Do not attempt to
sharpen while on the mower,
To check blade balance, drive a nail into a
beam or wail Leave about one inch of the
straight nail exposed° Place center hole of
blade over the head of the nail. If blade is
balanced, it should remain in a horizontal
position, If either end of the blade moves
downward, sharpen the heavy end until the
blade is balanced.
GRASS CATCHER
o The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
o Check your grass catcher often for damage
or deterioration.. Through normal use itwill
wear, if catcher needs replacing, replace
only with a manufacturer approved
replacement catcher, Give the lawn mower
model number when ordering.
Blade Crank shaft
adaptor
BoJt Crank
Lockwasher Hardened Blade shaft
washer Trailing adaptor
edge
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF, SH or SG Select
the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature_
SAE VISCOS FlY GRADES
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT _3_LCHANGE
NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etco)improve starting in cold weather,
these multi--viscosity oils 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 oil after every 25 hours of operation
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
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 oil cap; lay aside on a clean
surface,
o 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 "FULU' line
on the dipstick° DO NOT OVER FILL,
. Replace engine oit cap,
o 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 air filter every year, more often if
you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.
TO CLEAN AtR FILTER
o Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.
o Carefully remove cartridge.
o Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface. If
very dirty, replace cartridge.
CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, 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.
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