Craftsman 917.377521 - Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule Overview; General Maintenance Recommendations; Before Each Use Checks

Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If,uEquipped)
M Clean Lawn Mower
_ Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power.Propelled Mowers)
Check drivebelt/pulleys ........
E (Power-Propelled Mowers)
R check/Sha_en/Repface Blade
Lubrication Chart
i Ciean BatterylRecharge
' (Electric Start Uowe_) ......
E !Check Ep,ginff Oil Level
N (3,h,a,nge Engine Oi,I ......................
G i Clean Air Filter
I Inspect Muffler
N! Clean or Reptace,,SparkPlug
E IReplace Air Ftlter Paper Cartridge
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V'4
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V#2
I - Change more often when operating under a heavy _oad or in high ambient temperatures,.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3. Repbce 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
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,
e Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Wheel
adjuster
®
Engir
oil
(_ Handle (_ Roar door
mounting pin hinge
(_ Spray lubricant
® Referto 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
lubricating bearings. If you fee[ they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite
_type lubricant sparingly.
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