Craftsman 917.377844 Owner's Manual page 12

MAINT NAN@E
Check for Loose Fasteners
"-' Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
A I Check Tires
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N I Check Drive Wheels ***
Clean Lawn Mower ....
MI Clean under Drive Cover "'*
Ot Check Drive Belt/Pulleys ***
WI Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
] Lubrication
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Cfean and Recharge Battery **
BEFORE
EACH
USE
AFTER ] EVERY
EACH I 10
USE ] HOURS
EVERY
25 HOURS
OR SEASON
EVERY BEFORE
100 STORAGE
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Check Engine Oil level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
inspect Muffler
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
* (if so equipped)
** Electric-Start mowers
*** Power-Propelled mowers
**** Use a scraper
to dean under deck
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1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy toad or in high outdoo_temperatures.
2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty condition&
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season
5 - And after each 5 hours of use,
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 unit as instructed in this manual.
LUBRICATION CHART
Some adjustments wilt need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
o At least 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.
o Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
° Check engine oil level.
Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit welt lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART")°
Engine oil
(_ Mulcher
door hinge pin
tO Rear door
hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
_ Spray lubricant
See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
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
2graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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