Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 917.389611 Owner's Manual

MA,NTENANCESC"EOULE
As COMPLETE ....
Check for Loose Fasteners I_ I_
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) V _ _1_
i Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
_1_ Check drive
(Power-PropelledbelUpulleySMowers) II_
R
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade t/3
Lubrication Chart i## t/
Clean BattePjlRecharge
IElectric Start Mowers I _ 1_4
NE Check Engine Oil Level I_
Change En_line Oil 1_t.2
G Clean Air Filter _/2
Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatun_,
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at 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
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) Wheel adjuster
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
(_ Brake spring
bracket
Mulcher
door hinge
pin
Engine oil
(_) Rear
(_) Handle bracket mountingpins door hinge
(_) Spray lubricant
_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
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.