General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.377880 Owner's Manual

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.E O R S ERV,CE OA.=
Check for Loose Fasteners _ If
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) i/ _ _,
M Clean Lawn Mower
wO Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers) I/'
Check drive belt/pulleys
E (Power-Propelled Mowers) I/'
CheckJSharpen/ReplaceBlade V' 3
Lubrication Chart I/ V'
Clean Battery/Recharge
/Electric Start Mowers I If I,/ I,/4
E Check Engine Oil Level
N Change Engine Oil !/1,2
G
Clean Air Filter I_
I Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug I/
E IReplace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I/'2
1 - Change more often wilen operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures,
2 - Service more often when operating in ditty or dusty cOnditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Chan_e 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
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments 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 lest
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").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) Wheel
• adjuster
(_) Engine oil
(_ Spray lubricant
(_ Refer to MAINTENANCE
"ENGINE" section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubncants 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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