Craftsman 917.77342 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

	.A,NTENANCESC.EDULE
	F,,..LO TES			........
	ASYouCOM ,ETE
	RE O'ASEV,CE.			SE ,CEDATES
	Check for Loose Fasteners		If	I/
T	Clean Trimmer		t/'	if
	Clean Under	Engine Cover	I/2	I/'
M	Check drive belt/pulleys		I_
R	Check/Replace	Trimmer Lines	I,/3
	Check Engine	Oil Level	i/
E	Change Engine Oil		V'1,2
N	Clean Air Filter		V'	2
I	Inspect Muffler		If
N	Clean or Replace Spark Plug		V'
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge		V'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	condilions
3	- Replace	trimmer lines when they				have	worn		to half	their originat tength

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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 and helps your engine run better and last longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in

this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2.Check for loose fasteners.

3.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 dry, 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 32° 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.:		.155	inch
Trimmer		Line	Length:		18.75 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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