Craftsman 917.378211 Owner's Manual page 11

AS YOU COMPLETE
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Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
IIfEquipped) 1# / _ _,/
Clean Lawn Mower I,/ t/
_W! Clean Under Drive Cover
Power-Propefled Mowers)
Check drive belt/ ulleys
RE (Power_propelle_PMowers) t/
Check/Sharpen/Replace Bla_ IV/ :l
Lubrication Chart _ = _,/
Clean Battery/Rachar
Electric Start Mowe_ e I_4 11_4
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E Check Engine Oil Level ¥/
_ Chan_e Engine Oil t/l_
Clean A_r Filter ll/ =
]_ Inspect Muffler
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cart ddge t/2
1 - Change more often when operatingund_ a heavy bad or m high ambient tsmperaturN.
2 - Service more c41en wheatoperatinglit dlrlyor dusty conditions_
3. Replace _ades more often whe_ wowlr_ tnsandy sc_l.
4 - Chsrge 48 hcurs at end c4season.
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,
clean or 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 'LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
LUBRICA_ONCHART
ne oil
(_) Mulcher
door hinge
pin
-- -- -- J 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 llfe of the self-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.