Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 944.362470 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULARSERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners !/' I_'
(If Equipped) I_ $ $
M Clean Lawn I
Clean Under
(Power-Prop I/
E_ Check ddve I
(Power-Prop
R Check/Sharp
$
Lubrication ( hi'
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectric StartMowers I I_ ll/'4
E Check Engine OII L,
Change EngineOil
_1.2
GI clean Air Filter _ 2
Inspect Muffler
Clean/inspect Grass Catcher
Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drivebelt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Check EngineOII Level
Clean Air Filter
Clean or ReplaceSpark Plug
ReplaceAir FilterPaperCartridge
SERVICE DATES
1 - Change more often when operatingundera heavyload or in high aml_enttemperatures.
2 - Service more often when operatingIn dirty or dustyconditions.
3 - Replace blades more olten when mowing In sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hoursat end ofseason.
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 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 "LUBRI-
CATION 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.
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IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings. Viscous
lubricants will attract dust and dirt that
will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.