Craftsman 917.378411 Owner's Manual page 10

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean/Inspect Grass Calcher
(If Equipped) _ Ctean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
ChecklSharpen/Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/nechar e
Electric Stad Mowers_
;heck En[}ine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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;ERVICE DATES
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1. Char_ge more often when operating under a heavy load or in high arnt_ien_ temperatures
2 Service mole otten when operating in dirty or dusly condJliorls
3 - Replace brad,S more often when mowing irt sandy soil.
4. Charge 48 hours at er=d Of seasot_
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,
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Wheeladjuster
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well rubricated (See "LUI_RI-
CATION CHART").
(_) Brake
spring
bracket
Engine oil
(!) Rear
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins door hinge
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
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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.