General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.379380 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _'__o_/'_-_ "
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REGULAR SERVICE
Check (or Loose Fasteners
'Cleanlh}specl GraSs'ca.icher
(If Equipped)
iVii Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Covet'
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
:Check drive bettfputleys
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ChecldSharpen./Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
_. kEleclr!c Start Mowers)
E Check Engine Oi! Level
N Ct_angeEng!ne Ol!
G Clean Air Filter
I Inspect Muffler
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E Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge 6/'2
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! • Change more often when operailng under a heavy load or Jn|'_tgh a.mblenl lemperalures
2.o Service more ellen when operating in dirly or dusly conditions
3 - Repface hi,des more often when mowing In sandy soil
4 ,, Charge 48 hours at end of season,
GEN ERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Tl_e 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 feast once each season,
o Once a year, replace tt_e spark plug,
replace air filter element and check
blade For wear. A new spark plug and
clean/new air filter element assures
proper air-fuel mixture and helps your
engine run better and fast longer.
o Follow the maintenance schedule in this
rnanual°
BEFORE EACH USE
,, Check engine oil level.
o Check for loose fasteners,
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
Rear door hinge
Handle b_acket mounting pin
k'_ Spray lubricant
(_ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oii or grease plastic
Engine oil
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self
lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dr,:/, powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingfy.
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