Craftsman 917.371812 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

	MAINTENANCE					BEFORE	AFTER	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY
	SCHEDULE					EACH	EACH	10	25 HOURS	100	BEFORE
						USE	USE	HOURS	OR SEASON	HOURS	STORAGE
	Check	for Loose		Fasteners
_	Clean	/ Inspect		Grass Catcher *
	Check	Tires
_	Check	Drive	Wheels				v'				v'
	Clean	Lawn	Mower ....
M	Clean under Drive Cover ***
O	Check	Drive	Belt /		Pulleys	***
_	Check	/ Sharpen		/	Replace	Blade

RLubrication

Clean and Recharge Battery **

	Check	Engine		Oil	level
_'	Change	Engine		Oil
N	Clean Air		Filter
_	Inspect	Muffler				v'
N	Replace	Spark		Plug		v'
IE	Replace	Air Filter			Paper Cartridge	v'
	Empty	fuel	system		or add Stabilizer

*

(if so equipped)

1 -

Change

more

often

if operating

under

a heavy

load

or in high outdoor temperatures.

**

Electric-Start mowers

2

-

Service

more

often

if operating

in dirty

or

dusty

conditions.

***

Power-Propelled

mowers

3

-

Replace

blades more often when mowing

in sandy

soil,

****

Use a scraper

4-

Charge

48 hours at

end

of season.

to clean under

deck

5

-

And after each

5 hours

of use.

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 unit as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

•At least 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

•Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated

(See "LUBRICATION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

I				Engine oil
I	/		¢ Mulcher
I	\	')	door	hinge pin
_'		")	(_	Rear door
				hinge

(_ Handle bracket mounting pins

_ Spray lubricant
See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
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 feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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