Craftsman 917.377431 manual Lubrication Chart, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Section

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warrantyon thislawn mower does not cover itemsthat have been subjectedto operatorabuse or negrNgonceTo. receivefull valuefrom thewarranty,operatormust maintainmoweras instructedin this manual. Some adjustmentswillneed to be mede pedodK_dlyto properly maintainyour unit. All adjuslmentsin the Servloeand Adjust- mentssectionof this manual shouldbe checkedat least once each season.

•Onceayear, replacethe spark plug,clean or replaceair filterelement and check blade forwear. A new spark plugand clean/new air filterelement assures properair-fuel

mixtureand helpsyour engine run better and lastlonger.

•Followthe maintenanceschedulein this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

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

LUBRICATION		CHART
O Wheel	(_)	Mulcher door
adjuster

oil	(_) Brake spring
	bracket
	(D Handle bracket
	mounting pin

(_) Spray lubricante

(_) Referto MAINTINANCE "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 bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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