Craftsman 917.389390 Owner's Manual page 10

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Check for Loose Fasteners I_
Clean/_nspect Grass Catcher
(!!Equipped) V' V'
i Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propeflsd Mowers)
Check drive belt/pufleys
ER ,,(F'ower- Propelfed Mowers)
ChectdSharpen/Rep[ace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean BatterytRecharge
(Electric Sta rt Mowers)
E Check Engine Ott Level
N Change EnglneOil
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Clean Atr Filler
i Inspect Muffler
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Clean or Replace Spark Plug i#e
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_Z
1 - Change more often when operating under e heavy load o_ }n h_gh ambient _emperetures
2 - Service inure onen when operating in dtr|y or dusiy conditions,
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil
4 * Charge 4B hours a_ 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 ful!
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 year, 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 nJn better
and last Ionger_
•FoIIow 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
(_ Engine oil
Rear
door ) Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO
ENGINE - MAINTENANCE SECTION
IMPORTANT:, Do notoil 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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