Maintenance - Craftsman 917.389521 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners "t/' " ' " _#
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) V fl_ V /
Clean Lawn Mower li/
1/
Clean Under Drive Cover
IPower-Propelled MowersJ _/
Check drive belt/ ulleys
(Power.Propelle_°Mowers) I_
Check]Sharpen/Replace Blade V / :}
Lubdcation Chart _,/ 1/
Clean Batter//Rechart
IElec_cStartMowe_ Iv# I/4
Check Engine Oil Level 1/
Change Engine Oil V*I.t
Clean Air Filter If#' t
Inspect Muffler ¥1
Clean or Replace Spark Plug if
Replace AJrFilter Paper Cartridge f_2
1 . Charlge rr_n_ _ftel_ ,#_efl eperating L_der a heavy load or in high _ t mTlpemiu_
2 _ Service morn ctten _ opem_g Ii; dirty or dUStyconditions
3 - RSpl,_ce blade_ more often when mowing in =mdy _,oll,
4 - C_arge 48 hours at end of w
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.
• 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 tilter element
assure proper air-fuel mixture and hell_
your engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in
this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART').
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) Wheelad uster
eachwhee
(_) Rear
(_ Handlebracket mounting pins door hinge
(_) Spray lubricant
(_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
10
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.