Craftsman 917.377641 Manual Del Operador página 13

TO CHANGEENGINEOIL
NOTE: Beforetippinglawnmowerto drainoil,
drainfueltankby runningengineuntilfueltank
is empty.
o 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.
• 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.
Container
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. Do not wash air _ter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
o Loosen cover screw.
, Swing cover down and remove from
hinge°
, Pull paper fitter out of air cleaner body.
° Clean air cleaner cover and body.
• Install a new paper filter°
• Reinstall cover to air cleaner body. Be
sure hinge is assembled properly.
° Swing cover up and tighten cover screw.
(Do not overtighten).
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create afire 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
IMPORTAN"P: 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_
- Tum lawn mower on its side. Make sure air
filter and carburetor are upoClean the
underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove build-up of grass and trash.
o Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter
and shortens engine life.
o 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.
Hinge
Air Filter Cover
Paper Filter
Cover Knob
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