Craftsman 917.377631 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Checkfor LooseFasteners
Clean/InspectGrassCatcher
,(IfEquipped)
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Clean La_m Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
W, {Power-Propelled Mowers)Check drive belt/pulleys
,(Power-Propelled Mowers)
R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Lu_caUonChart V' V'
Clean Battery/Recharge ....
(Electric Start Mowers) _ Ik/4
RECheck EngineOil Level
Change Engine Oil _1_1._
Clean Air Fdter
Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge If 2
1- Change moreoftenwhenoporaHngunderaheavyloador klhlghamblemlem_ms.
2 - SeNice more oftenwhenopemlk_ In di_yordustyconddJons.
3 - Replace bladesmornoftenwhenmowinginsandysoiL
4 - Charge 48 houmat endofseason.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjectedto
operator abuse or negligence. To receivefull
value from the warranty,operator must
maintain mower as instructedinthis manual.
Some adjustments willneed to be made
periodicallyto propertymaintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments section ofthis manual shouldbe
checked at least once each season.
Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filterelement and check blade for
wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air
filterelement assures proper air-fuelmixture
and helps your engine rail betterand last
longer.
Followthe maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oillevel.
Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated(See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Engineoil (_ Wheel
adjuster
(_)- Drive pins
__0 _Brake....
spring
bracket
(_ Rear
door
(_0 Spray lubricant
hinge
(_ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE"
section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oilor grease plastic
wheel bearings.Viscous lubricantswill
attractdust and dirtthat will shorten the
lifeof the self lubricatingbearings. Ifyou
feel they mustbe lubricated,use only a
dry,powdered graphitetype lubricant
spa ngly.
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