General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.377140 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners
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Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
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Clean Lawn Mower
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Clean Under Drive Cover
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(Power-Propelled Mowers)
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Check drive belt/pulleys
If
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Power*Propelled
Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace
Blade
I_3
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
/Electric Start Mowers)
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ll#/4
RECheck Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
_I,2
Clean Air Filter
_
2
Inspect Muffler
N ctean or ReptaceSpark Ptug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Ik#'2
SERVICE
DATES
1 - Change mote often when operatingundera heavy toad or tn highambienttemperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dustyconditions,
3 - Replace blades more often when mowingin sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hoursat 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 etement 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
ne oi
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Rear door hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pin
(_
Spray lubricant
(_) Refer to Maintenance
"ENGINE" section.
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. VL_couslubricantswill attract
dust and dirtthat willshorten the lifeof the se
lubricatingbearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dn/, powdered gmphik
lublx',a1"it s _lingly.
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