Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 917.378470 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __"_.,_ _/_/_._ _,O_/_OY
ASYOU COMP_-TE O_ _-_ _. _/'_ 0_
Check for _ Fastanem _ I_
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(if Equipped) 1_4 _
Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
EW IPower-eropelled Mowers) t,/
Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers) V'
R
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I!_$
LubriceEonChart _/' I_
Clean BattePj/Recharge
Mowers/ V' V'4
NE Check En_lineOil Level _/'
Change Engine Oil li/1.2
i G Clean Air Filter _'
Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I/=
1 - Change morn olt_rt when operating under a heavy load or _t hil_l ambient tempefaturtm.
2 - Sen/ice morn often when opera_ In dkty or dusty €o_ll_ns.
3 - Replace Idades more often when mowir_ In sandy sog.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of Nason.
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
pedodically 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,
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 manuat.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See =LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
I
Rear door
hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
(_) Spray lubricant
_) See "ENGINE" In Maintenance section.
10
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.