Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance - Craftsman 944.361390 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
Clean Lawn Mower
M
Clean Under Drive Cover
O
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
W
Check drive belt/pulleys
E
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
R
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
E Check Engine Oil Level
N Change Engine Oil
G Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
I
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E
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 conditions.
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 assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in
this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
SERVICE DATES
3
4
1,2
2
2
2
LUBRICATION CHART
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Á
À
door hinge pin
À
Handle bracket mounting pins
À
À Spray lubricant
Á See "ENGINE" in 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-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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Wheel
À
Engine oil
Mulcher
Rear door
hinge