Maintenance General Recommendations; Maintenance Schedule; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.377190 Owner's Manual

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RE O R SERV,CE ERV,O
Check for Loose Fasteners ¥1 I_
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(if Equipped) _ _
M Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers) !/
_ Check ddve belgpulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers) V'
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Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _3
LubricationChart I_
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectric Start MowersI If IV#'4
NE Check Engine Oil Level
Chan_e Engine Oil 5/'1.2
Clean Air Filter t_ l
Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy inad Or in high ambient temperatures,
2 - Sei_ice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditioas.
3 - Replace blades more often when 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
pedodically 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
oiean/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.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubdcated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART').
LUBRICATION CHART
(i) Wheel adjuster
\ --
ine oil
Rear door hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pin
(D Spray lubricant
(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" 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
lubdcaSng bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly.
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