Craftsman 917.377542 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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 mixtur.ei_nelzbeJpsyour
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').
10
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) Wheel
adjuster (_ Engine
oil
(_) Handlebracket
mounting pin
SprayU,r t
Brake
spring
_ Rear door bracket
hinge
('_ Referto Maintenance"ENGINE"
section.
IMPORTANT: Do noto_or grease plastic
wheel bearings.Viscous lubricantswillattract
dustand dirtthat willshorten the lifeofthe self
lubricatingbearings. Ifyou feel they mustbe
lubricated,use onlya dry,powdered graphite
type lubricantsparingly.