Craftsman 917.387256 Owner's Manual page 8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners "V t " ' '
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) _' i_ _
i i Clean t.awn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) tf
Check drive belt/pulleys
E (Power-Propelled Mowers) t'/
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade b/' s
Lubrication Chart it/ If
Clean Battery/Recharge
IElectric Start Mowers 1 it/ $/4
E
Check Engine Oil Level b/
N
Change Engine Oil
i/1,2
G Clean Air Filter Ii/ 2
I Inspect Muffler _/
N
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge t/2
I - Change m<_e oftenwhen opera,rig uncut a heaw load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Sewice more oftenwhen operating in dirty or dusty condi_ns.
3 - Replace blades more c_en when motw_gin sar_y soil
4 - Charge 48 hours al 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 instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodk:allyto properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service end Adjust-
ments 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 de_uVnew air filter
element assures proper air-fuel mixture and
helps your engine run better end last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjuster
door
hinge
(_ Brake spdnge
bracket
(_) Engine oil
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBFIICATION
CHART').
(_) 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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