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Maintenance Schedule; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.371740 Owner's Manual

550 series briggs & stratton engine 21" rear-discharge rotary lawn mower

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L Clean 1 Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check'Ttres
............
Clean Lawn Mower ***"
M Clean under Drive Cover ***
MAINTENANCE
BEFORE AFTE.EVERY EVERY EVE.YBEFORE
EACH
EACH
10
25 H OU RS
100
SCHEDULE
use
USE HOURS ORSEASOH
HOURS STORAGE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Ikl
V'
1/
v'
1/
1/
1/
O Check Drive Beltl Pulleys ***
If
W Check i sharpen / Replace Blade
I/3
R Lubrlcatfon
V'
Clean and Recharge Battery **
If
Check Engine OII level
I_
E Change Engfne Oil
1_,2
N Clean Air Filter
I_
inspect Muffler
1/
NI Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
1/
1/
1/
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1/
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* Ofsoequipped)
** Electric-Start mowers
*** Power-Propelled mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
1 - Change more often tf operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures,
2 - Service more often if operating In dirty or dusty conditions
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
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Some adjustments
will need to be made
periodically
to properly
maintain
your unit,
Engine oil
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.
• 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.
• Follow the maintenance
schedule
in this
manual
BEFORE
EACH USE
• Check
engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners°
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
Rear door
hinge
O 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
11graphite
type lubricant
sparingly.

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