General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.377990 Owner's Manual

AS YOU COMPLETE __t_,_/t_,_ tK_'_r"-_"
REGULAR SERVICE f_._'_,_Z_'4y_'4_"O__._ _ERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
V W W
M Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
Check drive belt/pulleys
RE (Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check!Sharpen/Replace Blade 3
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectric Start Mowers I I_ I/'4
E
Check Engine Oil Level
N
Change Engine Oil 1111.2
G
Clean Air Filter _ 2
I Inspect Muffler I_
a Clean or Replace Spark Plug
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E Replace Air FilterPaper Cartridge
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1 - Change more often when operating uPPer a heavy lOad or Jnhigh ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in ditty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more oftenwhen mowing in sandy soil
4 - Charge 48 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
Adjustments 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.
LU BRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) Wheel adjuster Engine oil
Rear door hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pin
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section.
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IMPORTANT: Do notoil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirtthat 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.