Sears 917.372852 - Manual (Page 14)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
dassification SF or SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.,
SAS Viscosity GRADES
1 f .........................i...
1
У O’ 30 ' 40 * BO' BCf lao’
"C - Ж - 20 * 0 * 10 ’ 20 * 3 C* 40 *
TEMPERATUflE RAMGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT D!L CHANGE
NOTE: Aiihough multi-viscosity oiis {5W30, 10W30 etc )
improve starting in cold 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
every 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. 13)
NOTE; Before tipping iawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel
tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty
» Disconnect spark piug wire from spark plug and place
wire where if cannot come in contact with spark plug.
• Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface,
• Tip iawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable
container,- Rock fawn 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.
' Fit! engine 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 wili 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. 14)
R emove the air fi Iter cover by tu rn ing cou n terclockwise
to the stop and pull away from collar,
Remove filter from inside of cover.
Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove
any dirt accumulation.-
insert new filter into cover.
Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the lab
with the Slot­
Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten.
FIG. 13
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
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP
MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND
TRASH. CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING
AFTER EACH USE..
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CAUTION: Disconnect spark piug wire
from sparkplug and place wire wiser© it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.
• 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 life
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of ail gasoline,
oil, etc
• We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean
lawn mower uniess the electrical system, muffler, air
fiiter and carburetor are covered to keep water out
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 too! to remove
14 any buiid-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover.