Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.389490 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 Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belUpulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers}
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
inspect Muffler
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cadddge
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SERVICE DATES
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1 - change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Ser*,ice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when rnowing 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 dean/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
Wheel
adjusters
3rake spring
bracket
(_ Engine oil
Rear
door Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO
ENGfNE _ 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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