Maintenance - Craftsman 917.378361 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_:;,_°_o_y
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CheckTires tf'
Check DriveWheels
(Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
Check for Loose Fasteners t_' Ikf
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) _
W Clean Lawn Mower _
RE Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectdc Start MowersI
E Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
G Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
N Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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1 - Change more oftenwhen opem6ngundera heavy loador in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service mora oftenwhen operatingin dirty or dustyconditions,
3 - Replaceblades moreoften when mowingin sandy soil,
4 - Charge 48 hoursat 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)
;ne oil
(_) 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 dirtthatwill shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
1 1graphite type lubricant sparingly.