Craftsman 917.378841 Owner's Manual page 10

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Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(if Equipped) i,/ I' _
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Clean Under Drive Cover
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Check drive beWp011eys
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Check/Sharpen'Replace Blade 11/3
Lubrication Char_ !/
Clean Battery/Recharge
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11/4
RE 3heck En_line Oil L
Change Engine
Oil
_1,2
Clean Air Filter _ g
Inspect Muffler
Check En_lineOil Level
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
I - 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,
clean or 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) Wheel adj_ wheel)
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
ine oil
Mulcher
door hinge
pin
Rear door
hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
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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.