Sears 917.372301 - Manual (Page 15)

TO CHANGE OIL
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot come in con­
tact with the spark plug.
1. Remove engine oil cap with dipstick, lay aside
on a clean surface. Worm oil drains better,
2. Tip mower on (fs side os shown in Fig. 27 and
drain oil into suitable container. Rock mower
back and forth to remove any oil trapped
inside of engine.
3. Wipe off any spilled oil on mower and/or
inside of engine.
4. Fill engine with oil, fill only to the "FULL" line
on the dipstick. DO NOT over fill.
5. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: DO NOT run your engine without air
filter in place.
1. Your engine will not run properly with a clog­
ged, dirty air filter.
NOTE: DO NOT wash this type air filter.
2. Replace your air filter each year, more often if
you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.
Replacement air filter no. 213332 is available at
most Sears retail stores and through the catalog.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
7. Remove the air filter cover by turning counter­
clockwise to the stop, and pull away from
collar
fSee Fig. 28).
2. Remove filter from inside of cover (See Fig. 28).
3. Clean the inside of the cover and the collar
to
remove any dirt accumulation.
4. Insert new filter info cover.
5. Put air filter cover and filter into collar a­
ligning the tab with the slot.
6. Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tight­
en (See Fig. 28).
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year.
A new clean spark plug will make your engine start
and run better. Keep your spark plug clean. Set
spark plug gap at .030.
Recommended replacement Sears spark plug no.
M.33312 or STD361458 are available at most
Sears retail stores and through the catalog.
GENERAL
DO NOT use gasoline left over from previous sea­
son. Old or stale dirty gasoline can cause starting
and running problems.
MAINTENANCE (CONFD) Replace your gasoline can, if your old can starts to
rust. DO NOT use rusty gasoline can, rust and/or
dirt in your gasoline can cause problems.
STORAGE
Islever store engine with gasoline in tank, indoors
or in closed, poorly ventilated areas where gaso­
line fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light
os on a furnace, woier heater, or clothes
dryer, etc.
If your engine is not to be used for 30 days or more
prepare as follows:
Drain gasoline from fuel tank; gasoline in gas­
oline tank and carburetor will form deposits and
cause problems in starting and running your
engine.
When preparing your mower for storage it is a
good time to service your mower and engine to be
ready for the next mowing season. Replace such
parts as mower blade, spark plug, and air filter.
CHANGE OIL: Warm oil drains better.
Drain old oil and replace with fresh clean Sears
SAE
70W30 oil.
See "To Change Oil" section under Maintenance.
Remove spark plug and put 2 or 3 tablespoons of
oil into spark plug opening and pull starter
rope slowly to distribute oil, install new spark
plug and tighten.
DO NOT PUT ANY ADDITIVES IN GASOLINE OR
OIL
CLEAN MOWER/ENGINE
CAUTION: Before cleaning mower, disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with the spark plug.
Clean orouncf engine and on top of mower.
Scrape underside of mower using putty knife or
similar tool to remove any build-up of trash or
grass on underside of mower housing.
NOTE:
We DO NOT recommend using a water
hose to clean your mower unless the electrical
system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are
covered to keep water out. Wafer in engine can
result in shortening engine life.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check all fasteners and be sure they are tight,
lighten
and/or replace any loose or worn
fasteners.
GRASS CATCHER
Check your grass catcher often. Through normal
use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing,
replace only with a manufacturer approved
replacement catcher from Sears. Give the
mower
model number when ordering.
NOTE: The catcher may be hosed with water, but
the catcher must be dry when used.
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