Craftsman 917.370741 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, LU Brication

SCHEDULE

BEFORE	AFTER	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	BEFORE
EACH	EACH	10	25HOURS	100
USE	USE	HOURS	OR SEASON	HOURS	STORAGE

Check for Loose Fasteners

IClean / Inspect Grass Catcher*

_	Check	Tires
N	Check	Drive	Wheels ***			V'
	Clean	Lawn	Mower ....
M	Clean	under	Drive	Cover	***	v'
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'
	Replace	Air Filter Paper Cartridge	14

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

LUBRICATION CHART

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.

LU BRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated

(See "LUBRICATION CHART").

(_ Wheel adjuster (on each wheel)

(_ Engine oil

(_ Mulcher 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

1 3graphite type lubricant sparingly.