Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 917.377795 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE .EFORE A FrEREVERY EVERYEVERY BEFORE
EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100
SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS O R SEASON ROURS STORAGE
Check forLooseFasteners I/ I/
Clean/Inspect'Grass Caicher" _ if _ . _ I_
Check Tires ,.,
Check Drive WheelS _ . _
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Check Drive Belt/Pulle, If
_ Check/Sharpen / Replace Blade
R LUbrication
Clean under Drive Cover **"
Check Drive Belt/Pulleys ***
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Otl level
S Change Engine Oi]
_ lean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
_ Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
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** Electric-Start mowers
*** Power-Propelled mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
1 _Change more often if operating under a heavy lead 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 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.
• 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").
m m _... Engine oil
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I (_ Mutcher
I door
hinge pin
(_ 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 yoL_f,::_l they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
12 graphite type lubricant sparingly.