Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Lubrication Chart; Checks Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.377292 Owner's Manual

AS YOU COMPLETE
ICE DATES
REGULAR SERVICE
ICE D
Clean/InspectGrass Catcher
!(If Equipped) _
M Ciea,Lawn Mower _... = ............
Ctean under Dn',,'e' C over .............
W (Power-Propelled Mowers) _/ ..... l'Check ddve 'belt/pulleys
(Power_Propetled Mowers)
R Check/Sharpen!Replace Blade .......... _/3
Lubrication Chart , b/
Clean Battery/Recharge .......
........(Ele=rtc Start Mowers) ............
E Check Engine Oil Level .V'_
a Change Engtr_e Oil ......... _/'1,2
G Clean Air Filter
I Inspect Muffler
a _iean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _1'2
t - Chonge more o,_enwhen operating under Qhe,ivy load or _nhigh embfen! femperaturss
2, Service more often when operating in didy or dusty conditions,
3 - Replete b_des more often when mowing In sandy sog.
4 - Charge 4B hours _t end of sm_son_
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full
"valuefrom the warranty, operator must maintain
mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
o Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace
air filterelement 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.
BEFORE EACH USE
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• Check engine oil level
° Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See"LUBRICATION
CHAR'£').
(_) Engine oil
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Wheel
Rear
door (_ Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
(]_) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_) SAE30 MOTOROIL. REFER TO
ENGINE- CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION,
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that wilt 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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