Craftsman 917.377592 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Check for Loose Fasteners ,6/
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) _
M Clean Lawn Mower 6/
O Clean Under Ddve Cover(Power-Propelled Mowers) 6/ ....
Check drive bell/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _,/3'
Lubrication Chart 6,/ ,
Clean Battery/Recharge
{Electric Start Mowers)
S Cheek Engine Oil Level 6/
N Change Engine Oil 6/1,2
G Clean Air Filter _ 2
I tnepeot Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _,/2
1 Change more olten when operating under a heavy loador in highambienttemperatures
2 - Service mote otlen when operagngin dirtyor dusty condilio_l_
g-Replaca blades mote ellen when mowing in s_n_, soil
4 - Charge 48 bout8 at end of=_eason
_,_SERVICE DATES
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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 mixture and helps your
engine run better and last longer.
o 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")
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Wheel
adjuster
+, , ._ _ Engine el{
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1_) Handle bracket
mounting pin
(_) Spraylubricant
Rear door
hinge
(_ 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 feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly,
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