Craftsman 917.388272 Owner's Manual page 10

MA,.TE.ANCESC.EDULE
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SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners I/ I/
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
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M Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
W IPower-propelk_d Mowsm)
JCheck drive belt/pulleys .j
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Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 3
Lubrication Chart
Clean Ba_eP//Recharge
IElectric Start Mowers I I_
E Check Engine Oil Level I_
N C_nge
Engine 011 I_l.t
G Clean Air Filter ll/2
I Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
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Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge I/2
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1 - Change more offe_lwhen operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatui'es.
2 - Service more often when opsrsting in dirty or dustyconditions,
3 * Replace blades more oftenwhen mowingin sandy soil
4 - Charge 48 hoursat 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
periodical),/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, _place the spark plug,
replace air filter element and check blade
for wear. A new spark plug and clean/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").
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LUBRICATION CHART
) Wheel
adjusters
Brake spring
bracket
(_ Rear Engine oil
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 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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