Craftsman 38819 Owner's Manual page 11

MAINTENANCS BEFORE A.ER
EACH EACH
SCHEDUL USE USE
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Check for Loose Fasteners tt, i '
_ Clean / inspect Grass Catcher" if _'
Check Drive wheels *'"
Clean Lawn Mower ....
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O check Drive Belt I Pulleys ***
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
R Lubrication ............
Clean and Recharge Battery *"
Check Engine eli revel =4
IE Change Engine eli
INI clean Air Filter
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Replace.Air Eilter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
10 25 HOURS 100
HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE
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• , Electric-Start mowers
• ** Power-Propelled mowers
•*** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
1 - Change more often if operaling under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures
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
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Some adjustments wilt need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your uniL
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
o 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.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART").
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(_ Rear door
hinge
_.1_) H andle bracket mounting pins
_2) Spray lubricant
See "ENGINE" in Maintenance 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
1! graphite type lubricant sparingly.