Craftsman 37624 Owners Manual - Page 13

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * BEFORE EUACSHE USE HOURS AFTER EVERY EAC H 10 EVERY 25 HOURS OR SEASON _#, V' EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STO RAG E v' v' _ CChheecckk TDirreivse Wheels *** _V' Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade _ ubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level vl E Change Engine Oil N Clean Air Filter _ Inspect Muffler N Replace Spark Plug I_' Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer v' v' v' v' v'3 v' v' v_ V_,2 _4 v' v' =4 v' * (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 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. temperatures. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive ful! value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments wil! 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 (_ Wheel adjuster (on each wheel) (_ Engine oil Mulcher door hinge pin (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"). _ SSpereay"ENluGbrIiNcaEn"t in Maintenance section. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt thatwill shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered 13graphite type lubricant sparingly.