Craftsman 917.388350 Owner's Manual page 10

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_
Clean/Inspect G rassCatcher
a Clean Lawn Mower
_jO CleanUnder Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
_*
E Check ddvs belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectdc Start Mowers) I/ If°4
E
Check Engine Oil Level
N
Change Engine Oil 1_1.2
G Clean Air Filter Ik/ =
l Inspect Muffler i_1
N
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replece AirFilter Pepar C adddge
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SERVICE DATES
I - Change mo_eoften when operating under a ha_,'y lead or in high ambient temperatures,
2 - Service m ore often '/then operating in dirty or dusty conditk)ns.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowingin sandy SOU.
4 - Charge 48 hoursat 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
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 yesr, 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit welllubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjusters
Brake spdng
ine oil
Rear
door ' Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
!_ SPRAY LUBRICANT
t_ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO ENGINE -
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 graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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