Lubrication; Oil Level; Brake Spring Bracket; Wheel Adjusters - Craftsman 917.373491 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(if Equipped)
Clean Lawn Mower
Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels
(Self-Propelled Mowers)
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
Check Engine Oi! Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambien[ temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 _ Charge 48 hours at end of season.
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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
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 tast
longer.
Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRUCATION
Keep unit welt lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").
LUBRICATmON CHART
(_ WHEEL ADJUSTERS
(_BRAKE
SPRING
BRACKET
) ENGINE OiL
(_ DR}VE PAWLS
O DRIVE PIN_ONS
(_ SPRAY LUBRtCANT
(_ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSJBIUT_ES"ENGgNE"
SECTION.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL
BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS W_LL ATTRACT
DUST AND Dt.RT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF
THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL
THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,
POWERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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