Maintenance Recommendations; Lubrication; To Balance Blade; Specifications - Craftsman 900.370510 Operator's Manual

• Check b alance o fblade. Seeinstructions
forblade balancing.
• Afterblade issharpened and balanced
replace b lade onmower and tighten
securely.
TO BALANCE BLADE
• Check balance of blade by placing
center hole in blade over a nail or
screwdriver shank, clamped horizontally
in a vise. If either end of the blade
rotates downward, file that end. Blade is
properly balanced when neither end
Fine
drops.
Vise Tooth
Blade File
Sharpen this
_,dge on
both ends
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
IAS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean Lawn Mower
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
'_ '_ '_ _ RVICE DATES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Always observe safety rules when
performing any maintenance.
• 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.
• Once a year check blade for wear.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual
• Before each use check for loose
fasteners.
LUBRICATION
No lubrication is required.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
attract dust and did and will shorten the
life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you
feel they must be lubricated, use only a
dry, powdered graphite tube lubricant
sparingly.
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil or insect
control chemicals which can harm
rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be
kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.
CLEANING
• Release Operator Presence Control
Switch to turn mower off, wait for the
blade to stop, and unplug mowerf
• Turn off, let the blade come to a stop
and then unplug mowerf
• Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to
clean the mower. Clean out any clippings
which may have accumulated on the
underside of the deck.
PREVENTING CORROSION
• Fertilizers and other garden chemicals
contain agents which greatly accelerate
the corrosion of metals. If you mow in
areas where fertilizers or chemicals have
been used, the mower should be
cleaned immediately after use.
• CAUTION: DO NOT pour or spray water
on the mower.
• Do not store the tool on or adjacent to
fertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can
cause rapid corrosion.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER 900.370510
POWER 120v 12 Amp
BLADE SPEED 3600 RPM
CUTTING WIDTH 19"
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 20-30 FT. LBS,
CAUTION: Before performing any service
or adjustments:
• Release operator presence control
switch and stop motor.
• Make sure the blade and all moving
parfs have completely stopped.
• Unplug power cord.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the
rear wheels of your mower, is provided to
minimize the possibility that objects will be
thrown out of the rear of the mower into
the operator mowing position. If the
deflector becomes damaged, it should be
replaced.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
To adjust cutting height refer to "Adjust
Cutting Height" in Operation section of this
manual.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for
storage at the end of the season or if the
unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a
clean, dry area.
• Clean entire lawn mower (See
"CLEANING" in the Maintenance section
of this manual).
• Be sure that art nuts, bolts, screws, and
pins are securely fastened. Inspect
moving parts for damage, breakage and
wear. Replace if necessary.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
• Ensure that the power cord has been
unplugged.
• Loosen both handle knobs.
• Carefully fold the handle forward over
the mower.
CAUTION: DO NOT pinch cord between
handle and mower shroud