Maintenance Schedule; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.378494 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE BEFORE fVE
EACH 25 HOURS BEFORE
SCHEDULE USE OR B SON S ORAQE
Checkfor Loose Fasteners _
L Clean / InspectGrassCatcher*
CheckTires *** _/
NI_ Check DriveWheels
Clean Lawn Mower .... I_ I/
Clean under Drive Cooer *** I_
Check Drive Belt/Pulleys *** _,
_ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
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R Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery ** II/ ll_
Check Engine Oil level I_
_ Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
i1_ Inspect Muffler
Replace Spark Plug _ Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer l#_
• (ffsoequ_oed)
• * Electric-Startmowers
• ** Power-Propelledmowers
• *** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or In high outdoortemperatures,
2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowingin sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hoursat end of season.
5 - And after each 5 hoursof use.
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 unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) Wheel
juster (on
ch wheel)
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 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").
(!) 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 dirt that will shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
1 1graphite type lubricant sparingly.