General Recommendations - Craftsman 37763 Owner's Manual

AS YOUCOMPLETE
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Check for LooseFasteners
Clean/InspectGrassCatcher
, (If Equipped)
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Clean La_m Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
W, {Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys
,(Power-Propelled Mowers)
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Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Lu_caUon Chart V' V'
Clean Battery/Recharge ....
(Electric Start Mowers) _ Ik/4
RECheck EngineOil Level
Change Engine Oil _1_1._
Clean Air Fdter
Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge If 2
1 - Change more often when oporaHng under a heavy loador kl hlghamblemlem_ms.
2 - SeNice more often when opemlk_ In di_y or dustyconddJons.
3 - Replace blades mornoften when mowingin sandysoiL
4 - Charge 48 houm at end of season.
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 instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments willneed to be made
periodicallyto property maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments 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
filterelement assures proper air-fuelmixture
and helps your engine rail 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
(_ Engineoil (_ Wheel
adjuster
(_)- Drive pins
__0 _Brake ....
spring
bracket
(_ Rear
door
(_0 Spray lubricant
hinge
(_ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE"
section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricantswill
attractdust and dirtthat will shorten the
lifeof the self lubricatingbearings. If you
feel they must be lubricated,use only a
dry,powdered graphite type lubricant
spa ngly.
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