Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.387430 Owner's Manual

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Check for Loose Fasteners _ tl_
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) _ V/_
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Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers) 1_
Check drive belt/pulleys li//
RE {Power-Propetled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _1_3
Lubrication Chart b/'
Clean Battery/Recharge
Electric Start Mowers I I_ I/4
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Check Engine Oil Level
N
Change Engine Oil ll/_.2
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Clean Air Filter (i/ 2
I Inspect Muffler !_'
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
I - Change more t_len wht,nopera_m9under a heaw load ovin high ant_ent ternpera_t_t'es.
2 - Service more often when operaling in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more oftenwhen mowingIn sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hoursal 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
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments section 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 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').
LUBRICATION CHART
_)Wheel adjuster (_)Mulcher door
oil
(_)Handle bracket
mounting pin
_Spray lubricante
_Refer to MAINTINANCE "ENGINE"
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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