Craftsman 917.379271 Manual De Dueño página 13

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CUSTOMER
BILHTIES
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF or SGo Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature,
SAE VISCOSITY
GRACES
,qm_mmR_
GF
" _20 =
0=
30 _
32"
40"
60a
80"
100 _
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.
improve starting in cord 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 the first two hours of operation and
ever,/25 hours thereafter 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 (See Fig° 12)
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.
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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.,
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Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the
dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
Replace engine oi! cap.
Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.,
AIR FILTER
CONTAINER
FIG. 12
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 dLi s T_i.-d F r t _-665diti_-nS5-fiSt-_]ilt
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TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13)
Loosen cover knob.
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Swing cover clown and remove from hinge.
Pull paper filter 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.
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Swing cover up and tighten cover knob
(Do not
overtighten),
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CAUTION:
Petroleum solvents, such
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as kerosene, are not to be used to
clean cartridge. They may cause dete-
rioration of the cartridge.
Do not oil
cartridge. Do not use pressurized air
to clean or dry cartridge.
HINGE _
AIR FILTER COVER
COVER
KNOB
FIG.
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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 _030inch,
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 sparkplug
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 keeptrash from accumulating, A
clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine lifeo
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Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil,etc.
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We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean
.....tawrrmowerunless=the_lectfical-system,
muffler, air
filter and carburetor are covered to keep water ouL
Water in engine can result in shortened engine life,
CLEAN
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 build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover°
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