General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman EZ 917.37742 Owner's Manual

Check for Loose Fasteners _ I ........ _,f .........................
Clean/InSpect Grass Catcher
(if Equipped} ................. t_ V* _. . , _ ....................
l_ Clean Lawn Mower _v I V" , ..............
O clean Under Drive Cover
W (Power-Propelled MOWers)........... _"
Check drive be|t/pulleys ...................... : ................
(power-Propelled Mowers)
R .Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade .. ........ _/3 ..........
: L ubricati°n chart ......................... $/ : 1_'
Clean Battery/Recharge ....
........... (me_,+.c S !a,tMew.ers) ...... ...
E CheckEngineoi| Level .... i_ i ::+
N Change Engine Oil .... _ /'t,_ ""
G ..Crean A ir Fi!ter ........................ _ , ,, .... ,
I inspect Muffler .......... _ .............
N cleap, o r R_p!aCe s park PJ,g " ..... _ .....
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge t_2
I + Change morn often when epemting under a heavy load or in high ambl0n! temperatures
2 + Service mere often when opemftng in ditty or dusty conditions,.
3 * Repla_:e b|ades more aften when mowing in sancb/soil
4 + Charge 48 hours at end o! sea._on
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 manu=
al.
Some adjustments wilt need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
Atl adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments 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 airffuel
mixture and helps your engine run better'
and last longer. (_
o Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual (_)
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners°
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART")+
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Wheel
adjusters
(_) Brake spring
bracket
®
Engine oil
(_ Handle bracket
mounting pin
SPRAY LUBRICANT
SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO
ENGINE- CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will at-
tract dust and dirt that will shorten the life (
the self lubricating bearings. If you feel the
must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly°
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