Craftsman 944.369060 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 12

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SH or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
5W-30
° -20° 0° 30°
F
°
C -20°
-30° -10°
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (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 every 25 hours of operation 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. 9)
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.
• 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.
• Fill 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 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. 10)
• Remove the air filter by turning counterclockwise 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 tab
with the slot.
• Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten.
SAE 30
32° 40°
60° 80°
0° 10°
20° 30°
100°
40°
CONTAINER
COLLAR
SLOT
AIR FILTER
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.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER
HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH.
CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH
USE.
• 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 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 is shortening engine life.
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FIG. 9
CLIP
TAB
AIR FILTER COVER
FIG. 10
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.
TURN
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE
TURN CLOCKWISE
TO TIGHTEN