Sears 917.372851 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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SERVICE DATES
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 _Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
-Thewarranty 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
o Check engine oil level.
Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRmCAT!ON
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").
WHEEL
ADJUSTER
BRAKESPRING
BRACKET
ENGINE OIL
HANDLE BRACKET
MOUNTING PIN
(_REAR DOOR
HINGE
(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SEC-
TION.
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 FEELTHEY
MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLYA DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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