General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.378451 Manual Del Propieratio

MAINTENANCE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners ¥/ I/
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) I/ I,/
M Clean Lawn Mower
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O Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers I
Check drive belt]pulleys
iEi 'Powe r'Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
LubricetionChart
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectrla Start Mowers I
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Check Engine Oil Level !/
N I Change Engine Oil
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Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
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Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures,
2 - SeP,'ice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - Reptace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Cha_le 48 hours at end of season,
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
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
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Rear door
hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
(i) Spray lubricant
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
(_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
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IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel beadngs. 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 lubdcant spadngly.