Lubrication Chart; General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.378351 El Manual Del Propietario

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ _ ._'_ .-_. _O_.-_,_ "f
'_ O
Check for Loose Fasteners _,_
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) if _ _.,
M Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers) tf
W Check drive belVpulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
a
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade p_,#o$
Lubrication Chart If I_
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers) If 1_4
E Check En_iine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil Ik_1,;t
G Clean Air Filter _ 2
Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _1_2
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high arnbienl temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in didy or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4- Charge 48 hOUrSat end of season.
LUBRICATION CHART
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
(_) Wheel adjuster
each wheel)
season.
• 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
t. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
(_ Brake
spring
bracket
_gine oil
(_) Rear
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins door hinge
(_) Spray lubricant
_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
10
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings. Viscous
lubricants will attract dust and dirt that
will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.