Craftsman 917.388290 Owner's Manual page 9

55 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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As Y ou COMPLETE
.EGU ,. SE.V,C
ySERV'CE
OATES
Check for Loose Fasteners
I_
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Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
M
Clean Lawn Mower
O
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check ddve belt/pulleys
E
(P0wer-Pr0pelled Mowers)
CheckJSharpen/Replace Blade
3
Lubrication Chart
V'
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
I_
_4
E
Check Engine Oil Level
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N
Change Engine Oil
Ij/1,2
G
Clean Air Filter
ii /
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I
Inspect Muffler
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N
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replace AirFilter P aper C artridge
I/2
1 - Change rr_ceonen when operatingunder a heavyload of in h_gh ambient temperatures.
2 - _
mcre often when oper_ng In d_dyor dusly cond_Jons.
3 - Replace blades rnoreoftenwhen rno_ng in sandysoil.
4 - Charge48 hoursedend of w.
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.
LU BRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART'S.
LUBRICATION
CHART
Wheel
adjusters
Brake spring
_gineoil
(_) Rear
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 lubncants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self
lubricating bearings. If you feel _ey must be
,lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly.
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