General Recommendations; Lawn Mower - Craftsman 944.359220 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean /Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check Tires
Check Drive Wheels **
Clean Lawn Mower ***
Clean under Drive Cover **
Check Drive Belt / Pulleys **
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade ....
Lubrication
Recharge Battery
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** Power-PropeNed mowers
*** Use a scraper to clean under deck
**** Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to op-
erator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, operator must main-
tain 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 Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, check blade for wear.
• Follow the Maintenance Schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check for loose fasteners.
• Leave battery charger connected for 24
hours before starting engine for the first
time. The green LED on the charger will
light when the battery is fully charged.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Side
discharge
mower guard
hinge rod
Rear
discharge
mower rear
door hinge rod
Handle bracket mounting pins
Spray
lubricant
IMPORTANT: Do not oi! or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants wil!
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 graphite type lubricant sparingly.
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when per-
forming any maintenance.
IMPORTANT: Remove battery from mow-
er before performing any maintenance.
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rub-
ber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
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