Craftsman 917.377582 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

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FILL IN DATES

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REGULAR

SERVICE

 

 

 

 

 

Check for Loose Fasteners

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Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

 

 

 

 

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Clean

Lawn Mower

 

 

 

 

 

(Power-Propelled Mowers)

 

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O Clean Under Drive Cover

 

 

 

 

 

Check

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CheckJSharpeNReplace Blade

 

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Lubrication Chart

 

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Clean BatteP//Recha=rge

 

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Electric Start Mowers I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E _heck

 

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EnQine Oil Level

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Ermine Oil

 

11_1.2

 

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CleanAirFilter

 

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Inspect

 

Muffler

 

 

 

 

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CleanorReplaceSparkPlug

 

 

 

 

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Replace

Air Filter Paper Cartridge

 

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I - Change more onen when operating under a heavy k_ad or in h_gh ambient temperatures. 2 - Service moro often when operating In dldy or du_y conditions.

3. Repine blades nm(e often when mowing kl sandy soil.

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of mso_.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

LUBRICATION CHART (_) Wheel

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.

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(_)Engine oil

Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace air filter element and check blade for wea_. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper air-fuelmixture and 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.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").

(_) Rear

door (_) Handle bracket mounting pin

hinge

(D SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO

ENGINE - MAINTENANCE 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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Contents £RRFTSMRN Training MaintenanceProduct PreparationMaintenance and Storage OperationTo Remove Lawn Mower from Carton Lawn Mower MaintenanceLawn Mower Performance To Unfold Handle HOW to SET UP Your Lawn MowerTo Install Attachments Mowing Lowerposition handleKnow Your Lawn Mower Lawn mower housing Wheel adjuster on each wheelMeets Cpsc Safety Requirements Starter Handle used for starting the engineTo Empty Grass Catcher HOW to USE Your Lawn MowerEngine Zone Control Engine Speed Control3EFORE Starting Engine OIL GASRive Control To Start EngineIf a trail of clippings is left on the right Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips Before Each USE General RecommendationsLubrication Blade Care Gear Case Grass CatcherEngine Lockwasher Hardened Blade shaft Washer Trailing adapterTo Change Engine OIL To REMOVE/REPLACE Drive Belt To Adjust HandleRear Deflector LowLower frame handle To Assemble Grass CatcherFully seated CarburetorFuel System CylinderIandle Engine OILTrouble Shooting Problem Cause Correction OtherTroubleshooting Chart CauseKEY Part Description Rotary Lawn Mower - Model no Gear Case Assembly Part NumberInch = 25.4 mm Craftsman Rotary Lawn Mower - Model no Craftsman Rotary Lawn Mower - Model no KEY Part NO. noCraftsman Rotary Lawn Mower - Model no KEY Part Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model NumberCraftsman 4-CYCLE Engii KEY Part NO. noKEY Part Description DogSpring Page Page Sears