Craftsman 917.378342 Owner's Manual page 10

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Check for Loose Fasteners ql_ ll_
Clean,q nspect Grass Catcher _
(If Equipped) It/
M I clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover
WI (Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers) IS'
CheddSharpen/Replace Blade i_ _
Lubdcetion Chart If
Clean Battery/Recharge
NE IBeclric StartMowers) I/ I/4
Check Engine Oil Level I_
Change Engine Oil 1/_
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Clean Air Filter ll_ z
I Inspect Muffler 1/
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
1/
E Replace A irRlterPaperCartridge
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1. _ rnom oftan Mlen o_ under i heivy Ioed or In high €/nbkmt tempemlur_.
2. Sen,_o rnom often when oporating in didy or du_y cond_ionL
3 - Replace blades more o_en when mowing in undy soil
4. Cl_rge 48 hours at end of uuon.
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.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See =LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
I_) Wheel adjuster
on each wheel)
I
I
( _ (_) 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 pu feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.