Maintenance; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.387620 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE /_"/'_
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) _ _,,
Clean Lawn Mower
_¢.,_ ERVlC E DATES
v'
M
WO Clean Under Drive Cover
Power-Propelled Mowers) V _'
Check drive bell/pulleys
RE Power-Propelled Mowers) V*
Check!Sharpen/Replace Blade If 3
Lubrication Chart I_ I_
Clean Battery/Recharge
Electric Start Mowers)
I_
V_4
NE Check Engine Oil Level If
!Change Eng ne
Oil
_1_1,2
G Clean Air Filter I_ 2
I Inspect Muffler I_'
N' Clean or Replace Spark Plug
i,,'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambienl temperatures.
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 LUBRICATION CHART
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 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.
Discharge
guard hinge pin
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
10
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.