Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.388650 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE REFO.E A.ER EVERY VERY EVERY .EFORE
EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 STORAGE
SCHEDULE
USE USE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS
Check for Loose Fasteners
L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check Tires
_ Check Ddve Wheels
Clean Lawn Mower ....
M Clean under Ddve Cover ***
O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
£1_Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
R Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Oil level
i hange Engine 011
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Replace Spark Plug
E Replaos Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
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** EIsctric-Startmowers
*** Power-Propelled mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean underdeck
1 - Change more oftenif operatingundera heavyload or in highoutdoortemperatures,
2 - Service more oftenif operatingin dirtyor dustyconditions.
3 - Replacebladesmore oftenwhen mowingIn sandy soil.
4- Charge 48 hoursat end of season.
5 - And after each 5 hoursof use.
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 unit as instructed in this manual.
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
Engine oil
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
• At least 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
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART"),
1_ Rear door
hinge
1_ Handle bracket mounting pins
_ Spra,y lubricant
See ENGINE In 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
11graphite type lubricant sparingly.