Maintenance Schedule; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.376571 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE eEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
EACH EACH 10 25HOURS 100 STORAGE
SCHEDULE
use USE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS
Check for Loose Fasteners
_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check Tires
_ Check Drive Wheels t_tt
Clean Lawn Mower ****
I_1 Clean under Drive Cover ***
O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
_ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
R Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery "*
Check Engine Oil level
I_ Change Engine Oil
i_ Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
HI Replece Spark Plug
I# Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
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* (if so equipped)
** Electdc-Start mowers
*** Power-Propelledmowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean underdeck
1 - Change more oftenif operatingundera heavy loador in high outdoortemperatures.
2 - Service more oftenif operatingin dirtyor dustyconditions.
3 - Replacebladesmore often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
5 - And after each 5 hoursof use.
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 unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
• At least 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Engine oil
Muicher
door hinge
pin
(_ Rear door
hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
_ Spray lubricant
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 lifeof
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
2graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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