Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 917.389612 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners _ _'
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(ff Equipped) _ _
a Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
W (Power-Propelled Mowers) t_'
Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers) If
R
Check]Sharpen/Replace Blade 11/3
LubricationChart _,_ If
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectric
Start Mowers / _ I_4
BE Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil 1_1.2
G Clean Air Filter _ 2
Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge if2
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy 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 SoJJ.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower cloes
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 I f
periodically to properly maintain your I / \
unit.
All adjustments in the Service and I \
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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Wheel adjuster
each wheel)
_ERVICE DATES
(_ Brake spring
bracket
Mulcher
door hinge
pin
Engine oil
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
(_) Rear
door hinge
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings. Viscous lubri-
cants 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
10graphite type lubricant sparingly.