Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 917.387242 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners II/
Cleardlnspect Grass Catcher
If Equipped) ql/ _
M
Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers) _/'
Check drive belt/pulleys
E (Power-PropelledMowers} _1/
Check/S harpen/Fleplace Blade fl/s
Lubrication Chart _ ¥/
C_ean Battery/RecharQe
/Etectdc Start Mowers_ t/ If4
E:
Check En_lineOil Level Ipa
N
Change Er_jine
Oil
_/1:2
G clean Air Filter i/ 2
I Inspect Muffler _/_
N
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
v"
E Replace A irFilter P aper C artridoe
1_2
SERVICE DATES
I - Change more often when operating under • heavy load or il high amb_nt temperatures.
2 - service more often when oper_ing in _r_ or dusty conditions,
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil.
4. Charge 48 hours I1 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 Adjust-
ments 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 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 unitwell lubricated(See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Wheel (_ Mulcher door
adjuster
(_) Brake spring
(_ bracket
Handle bracket
mountingpin
(_) Spray lubricante
(_) Referto MAINTINANCE "ENGINE"
SECTION.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheal bearings. Viscous lubricantswill 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 lubricantsparingly.
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