Craftsman 917.389151 Owner's Manual page 10

Check for Loose Fasteners I_ Ik/
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) .... I_ _ if
M
Clean Lawn Mower ..... 11/ ...... If ........................
O Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-PropelledMowers).. If .,
Check ddve belt/pulleys
RE (Power-Propelled Mowers). .Vi
Check/SharperdReplace Blade I,/3
Lubrication Chart If I/'
Clean BatterytRecharge
(Electde Start Mowers) If V'4
E
Check Engine Oil Leve_ I/*
N
Change Engine Oil I/1.2 i
G Clean Air Filter ......... Ik/
| Inspect Muffler If
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
V
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Ik/2
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1 - Change mare often when operating under a heavy load or in high smbfent temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades mote o_en when mewing in sandy soil,
4 - Charge 48 hours at and of season.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence.Toreceive full
value from the warranty,operatormust maintain
mower as instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments willneed to be made
periodicallyto properlymaintain 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 filterelement and check blade for wear. A
new spark plug and clean/new air filter
element assures proper air-fuel mixture and
helpsyour 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
adjusters
Brake spring
Engine oil
(_ Rear
door (_ Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
(3) SPRAYLUBRICANT
(_) SAE30 MOTOROIL. REFER TO
ENGINE- CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIESSECTION.
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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