Craftsman 917.77341 owner manual Generalrecommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

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T	Check for Loose Fasteners					V'	I,/
a	clean Trimmer					I/	I/
I
M	Clean	Under	Engine Cover			_2
I_	Check	drive	belt/pulleys			i/
a	Check/Replace			Trimmer	Lines	I/3
	Check	Engine Oil Level				I_
E	Change	Engine		Oil		I,/1,2
N
: G	Clean Air Filter					I_	2
i
/	Inspect	Muffler				If
	Clean or Replace Spark Plug					I/
	Replace Air Filter Paper				Cartridge	I/2

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 tdmmer lines when they have wom to half their original length.

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this trimmer does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must maintain trimmer 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 and replace air filter element. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper air-fuel mixture end helps your engine run better and last longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

•Clean under engine cover.

LUBRICATION

To prolong the useful life of your trimmer, change engine oil as recommended in this section of Owner's Manual.

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 dr/, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Serial No.

Date of Purchase:

Gasoline		Type:		Unleaded			Regular
Gasoline		Capacity:		1.25 Quarts
Oil Type:				SAE	30 (Above 32g F)
(API-SF/SG/SH)				SAE	5W-30		(Below 32 _ F)
Oil Capacity:				20 Ozs.
Spark	Plug :			Champion		J19LM
(Gap:	.030")			or RJ19LM
Valve	Clearance:			Intake:		.004-.008
				Exhaust:		.004-.008
Trimmer		Line	Dia.:		.130	inch
Trimmer		Line	Length:		16.75 inches

The model and serial numbers will be found on

a decal attached to the rear of the trimmer.

Record both serial number and date of

purchase in space provided above.

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