Craftsman 2-N-1 Owners Manual - Page 10

• For best results, adjustthe lawn mower cuttingheight so that the lawn mower cutsoff only the top one-thirdof the grass blades. If the lawn is overgrownit will be necessaryto raisethe height of cut to reducepushingeffort and to keep from overloadingthe engineand leaving clumpsof mulchedgrass. For extremely heavygrass, reduceyour widthof cut by overlappingpreviouslycut path and mowslowly. 1/3 • Certain types ofg rass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across (perpendicular) to the first cut path. • Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners BEEFAOCRHE AEFATCERH EV1E0RY 25EHVEORUYRS EV1E0R0Y BEFORE USE USE HOURSORSEASO.HOURSSTORAGE _ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower .... i/ v' M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade i/3 R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level E Change Engine Oil _,2 N Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler v' N Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 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 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. outdoor temperatures. 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. LU BRICATION Keep unit well lubricated 10(See "LUBRICATION CHART").