Grass Catcher; Engine Lubrication; Air Filter - Craftsman 917.387260 Manual Del Proprietário

Blade
adaptor _
Key
Crankshaft
Blade
Crank-
shaft
Blade
bolt Blade
adaptor
Hardened Trailing
washer Lock edge
washer
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 wall. 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
° The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used_
- Check your grass catcher often for damage
or deterioration. Through normal use it will
wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace
only with a manufacturer approved
replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower
model number when ordering.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF, SG or SH.
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according
)erature.
3'EMPERA'_RE RANGE ANTIC|PA'I'E'DBEFORE I,IEXT O|L CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,
these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased
oi! consumption when used above 32°F.
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Check your engine oil level more frequentlyto
avoid possible engine damage from running
low on oil.
Change the oil after ever,/25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty
conditions.
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.
° 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.
o Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and
on side of engine.
o Fill engine with oil, Fill only to the "FULL"
line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL.
o Replace engine oil cap.
. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug,
CoT
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run propedy 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
,, Remove the air filter cover by turning
counterclockwise to the stop and pull away
from collar°
- Remove filter from inside of cover.
, Clean the inside of the cover and the cotlar
to remove any dirt accumulation.
= Insert new filter into cover.
- Put air filter cover and tilterinto collar
aligning the tab with the slot.
o Push in on cover and turn clockwise to
tighten.