Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.389391 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Ddve Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check ddve belt_ulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
CheckiShaq0orvTt e place Blade
LubricationChart
Clean Battery/Recharge
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Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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3ERVICE DATES
1 - Changemoteofl_m whenoperating undera heavyloador In highambienttemperatures.
2 - Sewlcemore oltenwhenoperating in _lrty or dustyconditions.
3 - Re_ bfadeemoreoRenwhenmowing in _ndy =oil.
4 - Cherge48 houmat endof Nason.
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
periodicallyto properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once ayear, replacethe spark plug,
replace air filter element and check blade
for we_. A new spark plug and dean/new
air filter element assures proper air-fuel
mixture and helps your engine run better
and lastkz ger.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unitwell lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjusters
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(_ Rear Engine oil
door Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_) SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO
ENGINE - MAINTENANCE SECTION.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will a ttract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self
lubricatingbearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite
type lubricantsparingly.
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