Craftsman 917.388670 Owner's Manual page 10

REGULAR SERVICE VICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners tf i_'
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
a clean Lawn Mower _ _,_
O Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
Cheek]Sharpen/Replace Blade _ 3
Lubrication Chart _ If
Clean Battery/Recharge
tElectric Start Mowers ! It_ If4
E
Cheek Engine Oil Level _'
N
Change Engine Oil
V11.2
G Clean Air Filter I_ 2
I Inspect Muffler V'
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
_i Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Selvice more oflen when operating in dirty or dusty conditior_.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
4 - Charge 48 hours at 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 assure proper
air-fuel mixture and help your engine run
better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
LUBRICATION CHART
adjuster (on
each wheel)
ne oil
Rear door
hinge
BEFORE EACH USE
• Cheek engine oil level
• Check for loose fasteners.
(_) 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. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.