Craftsman 944.36153 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
FILL IN DATES ,_v..j _j %_ _.'_,_x._ ._,
AsoucOMPLETE .....
Chec,k for Loose Fasteners ]
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher I
(If Equipped) t/ I_ I It#'
Clean Lawn Mower _#* I I/
Ow C_ean Under Drive Cover(Power-Propelled Mowers) v'
Check ddve beW ulleys
RE p_pgwer.PropelleclPMowers) I_'
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_ 3
Lubrication Chart It,/ I_
Clean Battery/ReChar(
fElectdc Start Mowers' i/ 11/4
E Check Engine Oil Level I@
N Change Engine Oil ti'1,2
Clean Air Filter I1_ 2
NI Inspect Muffler if
Clean or Replace Spark Plug i_/
E ReplaceAirFilterPaperCartridge 1_2
1 - Change mote oftenwhen operating ur_dera heaw load orin high ambient temperatures,
2 Se_ice more o_en when operaling in dirly ordus_, COnditions
3 -Replace blades more often when mowingin sandy soil•
4 -Charge 48hours at end ofseason,
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
season.
Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element and check
blade for wear. A new spark plug and
clean/new air filter element assures
proper air-fuel mixture and helps your
engine run better and last longer.
Follow the maintenance schedule in
this manual•
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) Whee adjuster
(oneach wheel)
(_) Handle
bracket
mounting pins
(_ Rear door hinge
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) Referto Maintenance "ENGINE" 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 graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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