General Recommendation; Changing Engine Oil; To Service Air Cleaners; Service Recommendations - Craftsman 328.395900 Owner's Manual

GENERAL RECOMMENDATION
1. The spark plug and air filter should be
rep_ced once a year. This wilt assure
better engine performance and longer
engine life.
2. Check all fasteners and be sure they are
tight.
3. Follow all maintenance instructions
lis-l_d on the following pages an the
sem_e schedule.
CA nON:,.SCON.EC SPARKI
LUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG I
AND P .CE W, RE W , ERE
CANNOT COME IN CONTACT
WITH SPARK PLUG.
Maintenance
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
SERVICE RECORD
REEL BACKLAPPED
CHECK & ADJUST BELT TENSION
LUBRICATE MOWER
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
ENGINE OIL CHECK
SERVICE AIR CLEANER
CLEAN/REPLACE SP_K PLUG
CHECK MUFFLER
CLBAN f_OW f.R
CLEAN AIR CLEANER
SCHEDULE
FIRST EVERY EVERY E':E_Y
5 25 50 l{:!:_s.
HOURS HOURS HOURS OF_SON
X
X
x
x
x
SERVICE DATES
FILL IN WHEN SERVICE
EVERY IS COMPLETED
USE
x
x
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RGURE 16
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Tiltmower back, place suitable container
on floor next to drive wheel.
2. Place a piece of metal over drive wheel
so oil will drain into container. A plastic
funnel can also be used. Cut part of
funnel away and place under drain plug
making sure small end of funnel is
directed towardthe container.
3. Remove oildrainplug.(Referto Fig.16).
4. When oil is dreJned, replaceplug and
refill crankcase with oil as per
instructionson page 7.
TO SERVICE AIR CLEANERS
Clean cartridge at three month intervals or
every25 hours, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Service more often if necessary.
1. Remove knob and cover.
2. Remove cartridge by pulling it off of the
screw.
3. Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface.
If very dirty,replace cartridge or dean as
follows:
a, Wash in a low or non-sudsing
detergent and warm water solution.
CAUTION: Do net use petroleum
sc4ventssuch as kerosene, to clean
cartridge.
b. Rinse thoroughly with flowing water
from inside out until water is clear.
¢, Allow cartridge to stand and air dry
thoroughlybefore using. DO NOT
OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE
PRESSURIZED AIRTO CLEAN OR
DRY CARTRIDGE.
4. Install cartridge, then cover and screw
knob securely.See Figure 17.
COVER
I PRE-CLEANER
OPTIONAL
"-. P/N491435
P/N 491588
OR 5043
,ASE i !
FIGURE 17
SPARK PLUG
Clean and reset gap at .030" every 100
hoursof opera'_n.
CLEAN COOUNG SYSTEM
Grass, chaff or dirt may clog the rotating
screen and the air cooling system
especially after prolonged service cutting
dry grass, Yearly or every 100 hours,
whichever occurs first, remove the blower
housing and dean the areas to avoid
overspeeding, overheating and engine
damage. Clean more often if necessary.
REfer to Engine manual for detailed
instructions.
CLEAN ENGINE
Remove dirt and debris with a doth or
brush. Cleaning with a forceful spray of
water is not recommended as water could
contaminate the fuel.
LUBRICATION
Check oil level regularly. Oil all exposed
bearings, linage and frent wheels. Oil chain
frequently. Reel and main drive bearings
are sealed.
REEL MAINTENANCE
Normally grinding of the reel is not
recommended or necessary to insure
proper cutting. This is due to the extreme
hardness and great strength of the reel.
Sharpening and back lapping when
required, should always be done by a
prebedyequipped service center.
CAUTION: DO NOT RUN ENGINE AT
EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. Operating an
engine at excessivespeeds increasesthe
danger of personal injury.
1, DO NOT TAMPER WITH GOVERNOR
SPRINGS, GOVERNOR LINKS OR
OTHER PARTS WHICHMAYINCREASE
THE GOVERNEDENGINESPEED.
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