Craftsman 917372870 lawn mower

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CUSTO
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IL ES
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF or SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.,
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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=F -20" O" 30" 32" 40 ° 60" 80 _ 100 °
°c ._oo -2oo .,'o" o" ;o" 2o° 3o" _oo
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc..)
improve starting in cold weather, these mufti-viscosity oils
wili 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 the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year ifthe 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 (See Fig.,16)
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,,
o Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface,
. Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable
container., Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove
any oit trapped inside of engine
o Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of
engine
o FilJengine 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., Do not wash air filter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig,. 17)
° Loosen cover screw_
o Swing cover down and remove from hinge,
o Pull paper filter out of air cleaner body,,
Clean air cleaner cover and body,,
o 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),,
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FIG. 16
AIR FILTER COVER
HIN
PAPER
FILTER COVER
SCREW
FIG. t7
MUFFLER
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_
CLEANDNG
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP
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.
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Turn lawn mower on its side,. Make sure air filter and
carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn
mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and
trash,
Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A
clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine lifeo
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.
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