Air Filter; Lubrication; Lawn Mower; Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 14.3 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners
CIeanllnspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
M Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover
W (Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
E Power-Proj?elled Mowers)
R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _3
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Staff Mowers)
E Check Engine Oil Level
N ine Oil
G Clean Air Filter
Inspect
Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _t_4'2
I - Change more often when operating under a heav load or in high ambient temperatures,
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
SERWCE DATES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this awn 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, clean or 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
,, Check engine oil level.
- Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"),
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) WHEEL
ADJUSTER
RiNG
BRACKET
(_ MULCHER
DOOR
(_) ENGINE OIL
(_ HANDLE BRACKET
MOUNTING P_N
(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONS|BILITIES "ENGINE"
SECTION,
1IMPORTANT: 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. IFYOU FEEL THEY
MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLYA DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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