General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.379540 Owner's Manual

FILL IN DATES j__ _o"_,._,_ _ _ q_ _x.-', _.
Check for Loose Fasteners ll/ ql/
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
, (if Equipped) I_ _ tf
a
Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover
W i _Power-Propel_edMowers)
E
Check drive belt/pulleys t_
R (Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade If s
LubricationChart ip/
Clean Battery/Rechar_le
IElectric Start MowersI I_ 1#/4
E Check Engine Oil Level
N
Change Engine Oil I_t,2
G
Clean Air Filter I_ 2
I Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when ¢flerahng in dirty or d_ty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
4 - Change 48 hours at end of season.
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 assures
proper air-fuel mixture and helps 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 "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Wheel adjuster
_-__ Rear door hinge
Handle bracket mounting pin
(_) Spray lubricant
_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" sectJcn.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel beertngs. Vtscous lubl_,ants 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 graphite
type lubricant sparingly.
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