General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.387610 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _o_ o _
,LL ,N DATES
As YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERV,CE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clear_nspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) if
M Clean Lawn Mower
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Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
_ Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectdc Start Mowers I
E Check Engine Oil Level
N Change Engine Oil
G Clean Air Filter
n Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replace AirFilterPaper C arLridge
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1 - Change more ohen when operalJng under a haaw load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty co_ditions.
3 - Replace b4ades more often when rnow_g in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon this lawn mower does not
cover itemsthat have been subjectedto
operatorabuse or negligence. To receivefull
value from the warranty,operatormust
maintainmower as instructedin this manual.
Some adjustmentswillneed to be made
periodically to properlymaintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments sec'donof 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
(D Wheel adjuster
each wheel)
{ _ -_ .I _ (_) Brake
I
{ _ spring bracket
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I \ j \_
-__ J" Discharge
_" -)_ guard hinge pin
j_ _(_) Engine oil
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
(_) Spray lubricant
_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
LUBRICATION
Keep unitwell lubricated(See "LUBRICATION
CHART').
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IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings. Viscous
lubricants will attract dust and dirt that
will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.