Lawn Mower - Craftsman 143.974506 Owner's Manual

CUSTO ER RESPONSIB L TUES
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean!fnspeci'"Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) .._ .._
m c!ean L awn M0w' r __ . V'
O Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive bel_pUlieys .......
RE (power_pr0pe!led Mqwe,rs)
CheckJSharp,e,ni,R,eplace Blade
Lubrication Chart
clean Battery/Re'charg'e ...............................
(Electric Start Mowers) ................................
E Check Engine Oil Level
N Change Engine.Oil
G Clean Air Filter .............................................
| inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug ................................................
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
t - 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
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LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL R ECO[',fliVlEN DATION S
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 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, replace air filter
elemeht 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.
o Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
(_) WHEEL
ADJUSTER
(_ BRAKE
SPRING
BRACKET
(_) ENGINE OIL
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").
(_) HANDLE BRACKET REAR
MOUNTING PIN DOOR
HINGE
(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_) SAE30 MOTOR OIL,, REFERTO ENGINE- CUSTOMER RESPON _
SlBIMTtES 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 LUBRfCATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY
MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY
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