Engine; Wheel Adjusters; Discharge Guard Hinge Pin - Craftsman 917.387000 Owner's Manual

_"_O_,_'_._ _p_'..- _" S ERVt O E DATES
Chec!_ :fO_o-o-se _asten e rs. .......... : tf ........................
clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equ.!pped) ................. 6/ 6/' if
M .Clean Lawn. Mower. 6/'
_/V Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers) $f
Check driv bei puiieys ..... II ' ' . ........... ' ....
(Power-Propelled Mowers) II If
Chec_ShaipenlRepiace Blade ....................... "' i 0 . 1_.3
Lubrication Chart If
_ciean BatterylRechari e .......................
(Electric Start Mowers .,,, ..................
E Check Engine Oil Level If
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Change Engine Oil t_1.2
.Clean Air Filter if
InsPect Muffler if
Clean or Replace Spark Plug ...........
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge !_2
Change more often when operating under s heavy load or In high ambient temperalures,
Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,,
Replace blades more often when mowing tn sandy soil,,
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 uniL
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 newspark
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 "LUBRICATION CHART")
LUBRICATION CHART
i_) ENGINE OIL (_ WHEEL
ADJUSTER
BRAKE SPRING
BRACKET
/
(_ HANDLE BRACKET (_) DISCHARGE
GUARD
MOUNTING PIN HINGE PIN
9
(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT
ii *!
(_) REFERTO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SEC-
TION.
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.