Craftsman 917.374060 - Manual (Page 13)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
BEFORE
EACH
USE
AFTER
EACH
USE
EVERY
10
HOURS
EVERY
25 HOURS
OR SEASON
EVERY
100
HOURS
BEFORE
STORAGE
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓
L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
✓ ✓ ✓
A
fir Check Tires ✓
N
Check Drive Wheels ***
✓
Clean Lawn Mower **** ✓ ✓
M Clean under Drive Cover *** ✓
O
W
Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** ✓
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
E
R Lubrication ✓
Clean and Recharge Battery **
✓
Check Engine Oil level
✓ s
E Change Engine Oil ^,2
H Clean Air Filter
G
1
N
Inspect Muffler ✓
Replace Spark Plug
✓
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1/2
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
✓
* (if so equipped)
** Electric-Start mowers
*** Power-Propelled mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures.
2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See “LUBRICATION CHART”).
13
® Spray lubricant
@ See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
attract dust and dirtthatwill shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.