Lubrication Chart; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.377811 Owner's Manual

AS YOU COMPLETE ..,#_l_.?,_._.l_,,_
Check for Loose Fasteners _/
1/
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) t,/ _
a Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
W (Power-PropeEledMowers) i,/
Check drive belt]pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers) If
R
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I/'3
LubricationChart I_
Clean Battery/Recharge
tElectric Start Mowers I I_ 1_4
NE Check Engine Oil Level !/
Change Engine Oil
Vwt.2
G Clean Air Filter _,_ 2
Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 11_2
_ERVICE DATES
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3- Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
LUBRICATION CHART
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
(_) Engine oil
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 Adjust-
ments se_on 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 assure proper air-fuel
mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART').
(_) Brake spring
bracket
Mulcher
door hinge pin
Rear
door hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
(_) Spray lubricant
_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance 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-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.