Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance - Craftsman 917.377665 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE 'aEPORE AFTER EVE EVERYEVERY
EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 BEFORE
SCHEDULE
USE USE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE
Checkfor LooseFasteners _ Ik / _V _
CheckTires
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Clean Lawl I_ I/
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Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check Drive Wheels ***
Clean Lawn Mower ....
Clean under Drive Cover ***
Check Drive Belt/Pulleys ***
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Oil level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Replace Spark Plug
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 load or in high outdoortemperatures
2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dustyconditions,
3 - Replace blades more often when mowingin 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.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintainyour unit.
LUBRICATION CHART
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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.
• Followthe 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 doo_
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(_ Handle bracket mounting pin_
_ Spray lubricant
See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
attract dust and dirt that willshorten the life cl
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.