Craftsman 917.379480 User Manual

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To read proper level, insert the dipstick

into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the
tube. Do not thread the cap onto the
tube. Remove and read the oil level.

Replace engine oil cap.
Reconnect spark plug wire to spark

plug.

Oil filler cap/dipstick

Upper limit

Lower limit

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.

Replace the air fitter every year, more

often if you mow in very dusty, dirty

conditions.

TO CLEAN AIR FILTER

• Remove cover.
• Carefully remove cartridge.

• Clean by gently tapping on a flat

surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge.

ACAUTiON: 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.
• Install cartridge, then replace cover.

Filter

Cover

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it

could create a fire hazard and/or dam
age.

SPARKPLUG

Change your spark plug each year to

make your engine start easier and run

better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.

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 spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.
• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air

filter and carburetor are up. Clean frie

underside of your lawn mower by scraping

to remove buildup of grass and trash.

• Clean engine often to keep trash from

accumulating. A dogged engine runs

hotter and shortens engine life.

• 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 Nfe.

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 buildup of
trash or grass on underside of drive cover.

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