Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.377782 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE BEFORE
EACH
SCHEDULE USE
Check for Loose Fasteners
_ Ciean I inspect Grass Catcher * I_
Che& _re_ i ............ V'
W Check Drive Wheels V _
Clean Lawn Mower ....
M Clean under Drive Cover "**
O check Drive Belt / Pulleys "**
C,heck/ Sharpen/Repiace
Btade
uEricatiOr,
R CI_anan_ R echarge Satie_"
check Engine Oil level
_=C_;anOe Engine o,
N clean Air Filter
T&pect Mufflei
i_1 Replace Spark Plug
E Replace,A!r,,Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fue!,,sy, s ,!ern,,,or a dd Stabilizer
* (if so equipped)
** Electric-Start mowers
*** Power-Propelled mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
AFTER
EACH
USE
EVERY EVERY EVERY
10 25HOURS I00
HOURS ORSEASON HOURS
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BEFORE
STORAGE
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1 - Change more often if 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
Some adjustments will 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 manua!.
. 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")_
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\ _ Mulcher
door hinge
-- _ pin
(_) Engine oil
(_ Handle bracket mounting pins
Rear
door hinge
_2) 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
graphite type lubricant sparingly,
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