Craftsman 917.387101 Operator's Manual page 16

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REGULAR SERVICE j_t_v_v _4 _)_._ bP_HVIt_ L)P,.L_+
Check for Loose Fasteners _
Clean]Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) _ _
M Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover
( Power+Propelled Mowers) fl_
R_ Check drive belt/pulleys
( Power+Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_ 3
Lubrication Chart I_ I1_
Clean Battery/Rechar e
IElectric Start aowerrl I_ 11_4
E Check Engine Oil Level
N
Change Engine Oil 11/1,2
G Clean Air Filter ll_ 2
Inspect Muffler
N
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cart ridge 1_#2
I - Change more often when oFeratil_g under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2. ServK;e more olten when operating in dirbJ or dusty conditions
3 + Replace blades more often when mowing in 8_ndy soil
4 + Charge 48 hours _t end of season
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
pedodically 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 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 CHART
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Hinge pin
(if equipped)
Reardoor
hinge (if
equipped)
1_ Handle bracket mounting pins
1_ Spray lubricant
2_ See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section+
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
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IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings. Viscous
lubricants will attract dust and dirt that
will shorten the life of the self-lubdcat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.