Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.377574 Owner's Manual

nEGO ,O /SER IOE
DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners I I/'
v'
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) " I/
_ Clean Lawn Mower t__
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
W Check drive bed/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers) hi'
R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Ifs
LubricationChart t/
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectric Start Mowers I _ I/'4
E Check Engine Oil Level l# °
Change EngineOil
I G Clean Air Filter _2
Inspect Muffler
BE Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 2
1 - Change morn o_m when operating under a heavy load ot in high arr_ient temperatures.
2 - Sen_ce more often when operating in ditty of dusty c_tions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mou,tng 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 la_stlonger.
• 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
(_ Engine
oil
(_) Handle bracket
mounting pin
(_) Spray lubricant
Brake
spring
bracket
i_ Rear door
hinge
(_ Referto Maintenance "ENGINE"
section.
10
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel beatings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirtthat 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.