Maintenance - Craftsman 917.377791 Owner's Manual

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CheckTires I_
Check Drive Wheels
(Power-Propelled Mowers) I/'
Check for Loose Fasteners I_ I/
I Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) I/ I/
W Clean Lawn Mower V' l/
I CleanUnder DriveCover
(Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
Check drive belt/pulleys
Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _//$ I_
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectdc StartMowers I I_ I/'4
I Check Engine Oil Level I_s
Change Engine Oil 1_1.2
GI Clean Air Filter I_ 2
Inspect Muffler II/
I Replace Spark Plug I_'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I/2
1 - Change more oftenwhen opemlng undera heavy load or in highambient temperatures.
2 - Service more oftenwhen operatingin dirty ordustyconditions,
3 - Replaceblades moreoften when mowingin sandy soil,
4 - Charge 48 hoursat end of season.
5 - And alter each 5 hoursof use.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
• At least once a year, replace the spark
plug, clean or replace air filter element
and check blade for wear. A new spark
plug and clean/new air filter element
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
_ / I
I_ / (_)Wheel
L
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adjuster(on
I_l [/__ I_l
each wheel)
Engine
oil
(_) Mulcher
door hinge pin
Rear door
hinge
Handle bracket mounting pins
_ Spray lubricant
See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
attract dust and dirtthatwill shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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