Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance - Craftsman 917.370690 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE eEFORZ Am'EREVERY EVERY EVERYeEl=ORE
EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 1Q0 STORAGE
SCHEDULE
USE USE HOURS ORSEEASON HOURS
" .e0k f orL;o' e' aston ' ......................... ,/ '" v'
iC_a_/ inspectGrassCatcfier * '"' t/ '_ ................. I_
Check Tires _ ..................
Chec. Orive,,WheeIs "* ............ I/ ..........
Clean Lawn Mower .... .................. li_
MCiean under Drive Cover .;k V"
Cheek Drive Belt / Pulleys *** ........................... tf ;
ICheck I Sharpen / Replace Blade .......... V'3
Lubrication I_
Clean ,a,n,d Recharge Battery ** ...................
.............. u,,,,,,,
Check Engine Oil level
E [€llange Engine OiI ......................................... I_,_-
N Clean Air Filter
Ik_
_ Inspect Muffler V'
Reptaoe Spark Plug If
_ Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_
IEmpty,,,,!uel s ystem,,or,,,addStab!lizer ,......................... I_
• (if so equipped) 1 - Change more often if operating under e heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures,
• * ElectriC-Start mowers 2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
• ** Power-Prepeliedmowers 3 - Replace blades more oftenwhen mowingin sandy soil,
• *** Use a scraper 4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season,
to clean under deck 5 - And after each 5 hours of use.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjectedto
operatorabuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain unit as instructedin this manual,
Some adjustments wilt need to be made
periodicallyto 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.
• 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 fast 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
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
ine oil
, Mulcher
door hinge
pin
(_ Rear door
hinge
(_ Handle bracket mounting pins
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) See "ENGINE" In Maintenance section.
IMPORTANT; Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
attract dust and dirtthat will shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. Ifyou feelthey
must be lubricated,use only a dry, powdered
3graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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