Maintenance; General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.377180 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _._'_
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Check for Loose Fasteners ¥1 I_
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) tl/ t,_ _ I/_
M Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers) !/'
Check drive belVpulleys
E (Power-Propelled Mowers) I#!
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_ 3
Lubrication Chart ik/ ik/
Clean Battery/Recharge
!Electric Start Mowers / I_ I/4
E
Check En_]ine Oil Level I_
N
Change Engine Oil
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G
Clean Air Filter I1_ 2
I Inspect Muffler I_'
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
V
E
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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SERVICE DATES
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more oflen when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 Charge 48 hour_ 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.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) Wheel adjuster Engine oil
Brake spring bracket
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_(_ Rear door hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pin
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricantswill attract
dust and dirtthat willshorten the life of the self
lubricatingbearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite
type lubricantsparingly.
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