Craftsman 917.3773 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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C ;IBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
--Check fo'rLooseFasteners "°' [_
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher i
(if Equipped) _
Clean Lawn Mower , _#'
Clean Under Drive Cover
I (Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
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Check/Sharpen/Replace
Blade
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Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
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Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Of ........ if
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Rep ace A r Filter Paper Cartridge
1 - Change more often wren operating tinder a heavy ioad or in high ambient temperatures.
ERVICE DATES
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2 - Sewice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 * Re_tace 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 thewarranty, 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 fast
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
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ENGINE OIL
_ HANDLE BRACKET
MOUNTING PIN
REAR DOOR
HINGE
(3) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION,
iMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WH EEL
BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT
DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF
THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEELTHEY
MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLYA DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,
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