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Craftsman 486.243293 Owner's Manual page 14

42-inch universal tow behind power mower

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GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this Vehicfe does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments witl need to be made periodicatiy to
propedy maintain your unit.
All adjustments
in the Sewice and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
Once a year you should replace the spark plug,
c_ean or replace air filter, and check blades and
belts for wear, A new spark plug and clean air filter
assure proper airofuel mixture and help your engine
run better and last longer.
BEFORE
USE
o
Check engine oil bevel.
o
Check blade operation
Check for _oose fasteners.
MAINTENANCE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Engine Oi_ Leve_
Change Engine Oi!
Inspect Spark Arrester Muffler
Inspect Air Screen
Check and Clean Air Cleaner
Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge
Clean Engine Cylinder Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Lubricate Spindles
i
SERVICE DATES
1
Change more often wt_en operating
unaer a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 o Service more often when operating
in d_rty or dusty conditions_
ENGINE
MAUNTENANCE
Refer to engine manual when performing
maintenance on engine.
(_
ENGINE
(_) WHEEL
(_)
REFER TO ENGINE MANUAL
(_
GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
IMPORTANT:
Do not oi! or grease pivot points.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that can
cause wear on pivot points. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry powdered graphite type
lubricant.
WHEEL
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