Customer Responsibilities 3; Lawn Mower - Craftsman 3One 917.373980 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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Cheek for Loose Fasteners _
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
Clea[i Lawn Mower
Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels
(Self-Propelled Mowers)
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade
Lubrication Chart
Cleap. Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
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Checik Engine Oil Level _ I_
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Clear_ Air Filter I/2
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Replace Spark Plug I/I/2_
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
1 - 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
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 acljust_ents in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
Once a year, replace the 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 last
longer.
Fellow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
CP;ec'k'engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRI(_ATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").
I WHEEL
ADJUSTER
, BRAKE SPRING
', BRACKET
(_) ENGINE OIL
HANDLE BRACKET
MOUNTING PIN
REAR DOOR
HINGE
(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIE}ILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC
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 DRY,
POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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