Maintenance; General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.377160 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,/,'____°_._Y
Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) _ _
M
Clean Lawn Mower _
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Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
_ heck drive beWpu!leys
(Power.Propelled Mowers)
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Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 3
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
/Electdc Start Mowers I I_ I_4
E Check Engine Oil Level I_
Change Engine Oil 1_#'1,2
G clean Air Filter _ 2
Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge If2
I - Change more often when operatingunder a heavy load or in highambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operatingin dirtyor dustyconditions.
3 - Replace i_ades more often when mowingin sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at endof 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 instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service end 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 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").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) Wheel
adjuster
(_) Engine oil
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) Refer to MAINTENANCE
"ENGINE' section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricantswill
attract dust and dirtthat will shorten the
life of the serf lubricatingbearings. Ifyou
feel they must be lubricated, use only a
dry, powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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