Craftsman 917.37459 Customer, Responsibilities, General Recommendations, Service Dates

		CUSTOMER				RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE				SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU	COMPLETE
REGULAR		SERVICE				SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners					_/'	I'_='_"_
Clean/Inspect			Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)					$_4	!4#
Clean Lawn Mower						ft##
Inspect!Clean			Drive Wheels
(Self-Propelled			Mowers)		_	if
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade						_ 3
Lubrication		Chart				_
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric	Sta_,Mowers)					!/4
Check Engine			Oil Level		if'
Change	Engine Oil					I
Clean Air Filter						I
Inspect	Muffler
Replace	Spark		Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient 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,

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, 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 last longer.

Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil level.

Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRiCATiON

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").

LUBRmCATaON CHART

WHEEL

ADJUSTER

(_) BRAKE SPRING BRACKET

ENGINE OIL

i REAR DOOR HINGE

(_) HANDLE BRACKET

MOUNTING PIN

(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SEC- TION.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL

BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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