General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.387206 Owner's Manual

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C_ear_lnspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) I_#' _#
a Clean Lawn Mower
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(Power-Pr0pelled Mowers)
W Check drive belVpulleys
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Lubrication1 Chart _
Clean Battery/Recharge
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E_ine Oil Level _'
G Clean Air Filter ........ _ 2
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Peper Cartridge I,'#'2
I - Ch_ln_ trite oftAn whAn Operating UN_f a heavy load or In high ambient temperatures.
2 - S e_,lce more (1finn when Operating In dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - nepla(:_ blatle_ m_re oflp.n when rnnwlng In _andy soil.
4 - Ch_tf_'_ 4_ ho_Jf'_ _t prld or _;eR_on.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
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 Sewice and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element and check blade
for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new
air _er 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 "LUBRICA-
TION CHART').
LUBRICATION CHART
! Wheel
adjuster
door
hinge
(_ Brake spring
bracket
(_) Engine oil
bracket
@ Spray lubricant
SAE 30 Motor oil. Refer to ENGINE
(_) 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 graphite type lubricant
8 sparingly.