Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 917.388741 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___,°_,__ '_
AS YOU COMPLETE
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Check for Loose Fasteners _ I/
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) V _
M Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
E_ (Power-Propelled Mowers) _/
Check drive belt/pulleys .j
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
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Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade s
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Clean Battery/Red_arge
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E Check Engine Oil Level !/
Change Engine Oil _/!,_
Clean Air Filter _ =
Inspect Muffler
FN Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air RRer Paper Ctzrtddge I/=
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon 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
geriodlcaily to properlymaintain your unit.
All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjust-
ments secSon of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean
or replace air filter element and check
blade for wear. A new spark plug and
clean/new air filter element assure proper
air-fuel mixture and help 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 CHART
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Engine oil
_ _ ") Rear door
hinge
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
(_) Spray lubricant
(_ See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
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IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings. Viscous
lubricants will attract dust and dirt that
will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-
ing bearings. Ifyou feel they must be
lubricated, use dnly a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.