General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.377800 Owner's Manual

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REGU LAR SERV,CE _'___"_O_
Check for Loose Fasteners t,/ i,/
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
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:i Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers) t,/
Check drive belt/pulleys
E (Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I,/ 3
Lubrication Chart I_ If
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectric Start Mowers / I_ I/'4
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Check Engine Oil Level It/
GN Change Engine Oil I,/1.2
Clean Air Filter I/
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I inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug i,/
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ik/ 2
_VICE D,
_/" SERVICE DATES
1 + Change more often when operatingunder 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.
4 - Cha_ge48 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 Adjust-
ments 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 unitwell lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Wheel
adjuster
(_) Engine oil
(_) Spray lubricant
(_ Refer to MAINTENANCE
"ENGINE" section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricantswill
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.
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