Maintenance; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.378771 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__0_,_o__
FIL'I. OATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
7__'_O_ f SERVICE
REGULAR SERVICE /__"_:_'F'_.,,._F_ r DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners _ t,/
I Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
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Clean Lawn Mower i Ik/
wO Clean Under Ddve Cover IPower-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
RE (Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Lubdcatlen Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectdc Start Mowers/
E
Check Engine Oil Level
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Chan_le Engine Oil
G
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
N
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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1 - Change more often when opetaitng under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service mote often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Cha_ge 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 adjust-
ments 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.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
adjuster (on
each wheel)
oil
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.