General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.388262 Owner's Manual

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.EGO RSERV,OE S "VlOE OATHS
Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_
Clean/tnspectGrass Calcher
(If Equipped)
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Clean Lawn Mower
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Clean Under Drive Cover
Power-Propelled Mowers)
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C heck drive belt/pulleys
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ChecWSharpen/Reptace Blade
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Clean Battery/Rechar_s
/Electric Start Mowers
E Check En_]ineOil Level
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Change Engine Oil
G Clean Air Filter
I Inspect Muffler
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Clean or Replace Spark Plug
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures,
2 - Sew_ce more o_en v#nen operafmg _ d_rty or 6t_sty complains,
3 - Replace blades more often wilen 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,
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 (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Wheel adjuster
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oil
Brake
spring
bracket
Rear door hinge
Handle bracket mounting pin
(_) Spray lubricant
_) Refer to Main_e 'ENGINE" 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
typelubricant s paringly.
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