Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.376051 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE eEFORE AFTER
EACH EACH
SCHEDULE . USE USE
Check for Loose Fasteners t/
_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher" I/ 1/
Check Tires I/
_ Check Drive Wheels
Clean Lawn Mower ....
, .... . ,
M Clean under Drive Cover ***
O Check Drive Beit/ Pulleys *"
Check ! Sharpen / Replace Blade
Lubrication ..
R clean and Recharge Battery
Check Engine Oil level
_ Change Engine Oil
Ctean Air Filter
_ inspec[ Muffler
Repiace spark Plug
N
I€ Replace Air Fitter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Slabitizer
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EVERY
10
HOURS
v'
EVERY
25 HOURS
OR SEASON
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v'3
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V_,2
_4
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EVERY BEFORE
100 STORAGE
HOURS
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1,4
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* (if so equipped)
** Electric-Start mowers
*** Power-Propelled mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in hig!_ outdoor temperatures,
2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,,
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season..
5 - And after each 5 hours of 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.
o 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").
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LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Engine oil
_) Rear door
hinge
11
(!') Handle bracket mounting pins
_2 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 life of
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.