General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.377980 Owner's Manual

AS YOU COMPLETE _I__/_S_.._ _
REGULAR SERVICE _(-/7_1_/_ / "_ _: k_ )_
Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) V i_#
Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
EW Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-PropalledMowers)
a
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 3
Lubrication Chart I_
Clean Battery/Rechar!e
/Electric Start Mowers I_# 1_4
E Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
? Clean Air Filter i_1=
Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 2
SE.VlCE ATES
1 - Change more often when operating under a hea W load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more olten when operating in dirty o< dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 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 properly 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.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) Wheel adjuster ine oil
\
Rear door hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pin
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) Refer _o Maintenance "ENGINE" section.
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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 only a dry, powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly.