Maintenance Schedule; Lubrication Chart; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.388391 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Looea Fasteners
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check ddva belt,_ulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Ched,JSharpen/Repiace Blade
LubricationChart
Clean Battery/Recharge
IBectdc Start MowersI
Chec_ Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Rlter
Inspect Muffler
Clean or Reldace Spark Ptug
Replace Air Rlter Paper Cartridge
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3ERVICE DATES
1 - Change more oh_m when operagng under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures,
2 - S_Vice moto often when ope_eg In ditty o_ du_y ¢ondltio_.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 ho_rs st end of season.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The wananty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warrant, operator must
maintain mower as instructed in this manual
Some adj_b'nents will need to be made
periodically to propedy maintain yourunit.
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 elementand check blade
for wear. A new spark plug and dean/new
air filter element assures proper air-fuel
mixium and helps your engine mn better
and kx r.
• Fdk>w the maintenance schedde in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit welt lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjusters
J
Engine oil
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 lubricants will attract
dust and dirtthat willshorten the life of the self
lubricatingbearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite
type i (. cant s pa ng .
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