Craftsman 917.377582 owner manual Grass Catcher, Engine, Gear Case, Drive Wheels

MPORTANT:Bladeboltis grade8 heat teated.

ro SHARPEN BLADE

_IOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

)lade - but if you do, be sure the blade is _alanced.

3are should be taken to keep the blade

_alanced. An unbalanced blade will cause =.ventual damage to lawn mower or

.=ngine.

,The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

,To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch

of the straight nail exposed. Place

center hole of blade over the head of the nail. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

Blade	Crank shaft
adapter

If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both front wheels.

•Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and washers.

•Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.

•Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth.

•Put wheels back in place.

•If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact your nearest authorized service center.

GEAR CASE

•To keep your drive system working properly, the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free

of trash build--up. Clean under the drive cover twice a season.

•The gear case is filled with lubricant to

the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if

service has been performed on the gear case.

•If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No. 750369. Do not substitute.

Bolt	Crank
Lockwasher Hardened	Blade shaft
washer	Trailing adapter
	edge

GRASS CATCHER

•The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used.

•Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear.If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer_approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering.

DRIVE WHEELS

Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely.

The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SH or

SG. Select the oirs SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSrrY GRADES

NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi---viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of opera- tion or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level.

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