Craftsman 917.377544 General Recommendations, 3ERVICE Dates, Before Each USE, Lubrication

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

	FILL IN DATES
	AS YOU COMPLETE
	REGULAR SERVICE			3ERVICE DATES
	Check for Loose Fasteners	I_		"Ik/
	ClaarYlnspectGrass Catcher
	(If Equipped)	_	_	_'
a	Lawn Mower
	Clean Under Drive Cover
W	Check drive belt/pulleys		!/
	{Power-Propelled Mowers)
	(Power-Propelled Mowers)		I_
R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade			1_3
	LubricationChart		I/
	Clean Battery/Recharge
	IElectric Start Mowers/		I_/	I/'4
E	Check En_]ineOil Level	!##	q_1,2
	Change Engine Oil
	Inspect Muffler
GI	Clean Air Filter		_	2
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug			I/'2
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

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 co_ditions.

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil.

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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.

•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

•Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel

adjuster(_) Engine oil

(_) Brake

spring bracket

(_ Rear door

(_Handle bracket hinge

mounting pin

(_ Spray lubricant

Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE"

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 beadngs. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

lOl,/!_ lubdcant s_adngly.