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Craftsman 247.37117

Gas Walk Behind Mower — service parts and specifications. Also written 24737117.

Spark plug
RC12YC p.2, 33
Spark plug gap
.030 p.17, 21
Engine oil
SAE30 (above) p.2, 14
Air filter
491588s (cartridge) p.29

What these parts do

Spark plug — Replace annually or every 100 operating hours. Cross-reference equivalents from other brands usually fit.

Spark plug gap — Set with a feeler gauge before installing. A wrong gap causes hard starting and rough running.

Engine oil — Grade depends on operating temperature, not on the machine. Several grades listed below are all correct — pick by season.

Air filter — Check every 25 hours, more often in dusty conditions. A clogged filter shows up as black smoke and power loss.

All values found, with sources

ItemValueContextPage
Spark plugRC12YC… Oil Type: SAE30 Engine Oil Capacity: 18 ounces Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline Spark Plug: Champion® RC12YC Engine: Briggs& Stratton Model …2
Spark plug gap.030… Champion® RC12YCsparkplug. 3. Checkthegapwitha wire gauge. See Figure15. Sparkpluggap shouldbe0.030in (0.76 ram). If necessary, resetthe gap. 4 …17
Engine oilSAE30… state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Noffman Estates, IL 60179 Engine Oil Type: SAE30 Engine Oil Capacity: 18 ounces Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline Spark Plug …2
Air filter491588s… Crank) 425 690670 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 443 692523 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Base) 445 491588s Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 455 791960 …29

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