Air Filter 1; Lawn Mower; Schedule - Craftsman 917.380520 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmTIES
FILL 1N DATES f X"
AS You COMPLETE
_.REGULARSERy!CE..................... ,,,. , _. TES _.o
Check for Loose Fasteners
_) lean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(if Equipped)
_Clean Lawn Mower
WE insPect/Clean Drive Wheels
(Self-Propelled Mowers)
R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
E Check Engine Oil Leve!
N ,Change ,Engine Oil
G Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
N Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy toad or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
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 Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season°
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) WHEEL
ADJUSTER
(_) ENGINE OIL
o 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
air4uet mixture and helps your engine run better and
last longer_
° FoIIow the maintenance schedule in this manual
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engine oil level.
- Check for loose fasteners
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART")
(_ HANDLE BRACKET
MOUNTING PiN
(_) BRAKE
SPRING
BRACKET
(_ DISCHARGE
GUARD
HINGE PIN
(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "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,
POWERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY