Craftsman 917372470 22" rotary lawn mower

User Manual - Page 13

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o Tokeepyour drive systemworkingproperly, the
gear caseand area aroundthedrive shouldbe
keptcleanandfreeoftrashbuild-up.Cleanunder
the drive covertwice a season.
Thegear caseisfilled withlubricant to thepro_
per levelat the factory. Theonly timethe_ubri-
cantneedsattentionisifservicehasbeenperform-
ed on thegear case.
If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex
Premium 1 Grease, Part No. 750355. Do Not
substitute.
DRIVE WHE_:LS
Check front drive wheels each time before you mow
to be sure they move freely, The wheels not turning
freely means trash, brass, cuttings, etco are in the
drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive
wheels°
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 andtor drive wheel gear
teeth°
o Put wheels back in place°
If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn free-
ly, contact your nearest Sears Service Center.
GRASSCATCHER
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The 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 from
Sears. Give the lawn mower model number when
ordering.
FIG. 12
ENGINE
TO CHAHG_:OIL (WAR_ OIL I)R/_.INSBEliER)
CAUTIOH:DI5COHHECTSPAREPLUGWIREFRO_
SPAREPLUGAHDPLACEWIREWHEREITCAHNOT
COMEIN CONTACTWITHSPAREPLUG.
Remove engine oil cap with dipstick; lay aside on
a clean surface,
o Tip lawn mower on its side as shown in Fig° 12
and drain oi_ into suitable container. Rock lawn
mower back and forth to remove any oi_trapped
inside of engine.
Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on
side of engine.
o Fill engine with SAE 30 or 10W 30 oilo Fill only
to the "FULL" tine on the dipstick° DO NOT
overfill.
o Replace engine oil cap°
o Reconnect spark ptug wire to spark ptug.
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