Craftsman 917.389380 Owner's Manual page 10

F," , N DATES
.sYoucoMP. E
REGU.'B SERV,CE SERV'OE
DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners _
Clean/Inspect Grass C_dchar
(If Equipped) V _
M
Clean Lawn Mower
OW Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive beWpulleys
E (Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _a
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
Electric Start Mowers_ I_ 1_4
E
Check EnQine Oil Level
N Chan_le E ngine Oil
I/1.2
G i Clean Air Filter I_' 2
| Inspect Muffler
N
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
t - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in highambient temperatures.
2 _ Ser_ce more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
S - Replace blades more Oftenwhen mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end at season.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items th_ 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 adjustTnents will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments sec'don 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 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 (Sea "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjusters
Engine oil
Rear
door ' Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
(D
SPRAY LUBRICANT
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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