Customer Responsibilities 3; Lawn Mower; Schedule - Craftsman 917.373981 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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Check for Loose Fasteners _
M Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher V' _
(If Equipped) If
Clean Lawn Mower
W Drive Wheels
Inspect/Clean
(Self-Propelled Mowers) V'
R
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade I/'3
Lubrication Chart ikf If
Clean Battery/Recharge
tElectric Start Mowers / If V'4
RE Check Engine Oil Level If I_
Change Engine Oil _ 1_1.2
G Clean Air Filter _2
Inspect Muffler
NE Replace Spark Plug
! Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 2
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 condfflons,
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 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
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.
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").
) WHEEL
ADJUSTER
BRAKE SPRING
BRACKET
i ENGINE OIL
HANDLE BRACKET
MOUNTING PIN
_) REAR DOOR
HINGE
(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "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 ONLYA DRY,
POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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