Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.388861 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Check for Loose Fasteners
L cieen / inspect Grass Catcher * V'
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W Check Tires t/
N Check D rive Wheels *** ................ i _
Clean Lawn Mower ....
IVl Clean under Drive Cover **"
'Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
Check/Sharpen / Replace Blade
Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Oil revel I1_
iNE Change Engine el,
'_G Clean Air Filter
I inspectMUffler
iN
Replace Spark Plug ..................................
E Replace
Air Filter
Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel
systemor add Stabilizer
•
(ff
so equipped)
•* EIectrlc-Start mowers
• **
Power-Propelled m owers
•*** Usea scraper
tocleanunderdeck
AFTER
EACH
USE
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EVERY
10
HOURS
EVERY
25HOURS
ORSEASON
BEFORE
EACH
USE
EVERY BEFORE
100 STORAGE
HOURS
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1 - Change more often if operating under e heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures.
2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing _nsandy soil
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season,
5 - And after each 5 hours of 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.
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").
oil
t_ Rear door
hinge
• Handle bracket mounting pins
(_ Spray 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
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graphite type lubricant sparingly.