Craftsman 917.377220 Owner's Manual page 10

Check for Loose Fasteners
i Clean/inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
M Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelred Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
_ (Power-Pro_e,!!edMowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
LubricationChart
Clean Battery'Recharge
IE!ectrlostart Mowers)
E Check Engine OIl Level
N __o!_ __
G
Clean Air Filter
I !nspeot Muffler
N clean or RepLace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge
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V2
I - Ghange more olton when operatlng under a heavy load or tn htgh ambie#,l lemperalures_
2 - Servlce moleoltenwhenopotat_r_ In
dirty or dosly
conditions
3 ..Replaceblades more ellen whenrnr_wtng In sart_ysell,
4 - Charge 4S hours at end of season,
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 mower as
instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to propedy maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element and check
blade for wear. A new spark plug and
clean/new air filter element assures
proper air-fuel mixture and helps your
engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in
this manual.
LUBRICATIONCHART
(_ Wheel adjuster
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BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART")°
Brake
spring
bracket
Rear door hinge
L'_ Handle bracket mounting pln
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings, Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self
lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use onty a dry, powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly..
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