Craftsman 917.379480 Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

	MAINTENANCE		SCHEDULE
	FILL IN DATES
	AS YOU COMPLETE					SERVICE DATES
	REGULAR SERVICE
	Check for Loose Fasteners			!/
	Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
	(If Equipped)			¥/	_
oM Clean Lawn Mower
	Clean Under Drive Cover
	(Power-Propelled	Mowers)
W	Check drive belt/pulleys				¥/
	(Power-Propelled	Mowers}
R	Check/Sharpen/Replace		Blade		. .Ip#.3
	Lubrication Chart				I_	If #
	Clean Battery/Recharge
	IElectric Start Mowers I				I/	1/14
NE Check Engine Oil Level				!/	I/1.2
	Change Engine Oil
	Inspect Muffler		....		_2
	Clean Air Filter
N; Clean or Replace Spark Plug					I/2
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

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I - Change mote often when operating under a heavy load or in high

2- Service more often when operatingin dirty Ordusty conditions.

3- Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy SOIL

4- Charge 48 hours at end orseason.

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 "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

ambient temperatures.

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel Adjuster

ine oil

(_ Rear door

(_) Handle bracket hinge

mounting pin

(_ Spay lubricant

(_) Refer to MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" 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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