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Craftsman 917.387255 Owner's Manual page 8

4.0 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower

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SERVICE
DATES
Checkfor LooseFasteners
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clean/Inspect GrassCatcher
(If Equipped)
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Clean Lawn Mower
Ow Clean Under Drive Cover
(P .ower-Propelled Mowers)
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Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-P ropelled Mowers)
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Check/Sharpen/Rep!ace
Blade
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Lubrication Chart
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Clean Batte_j/Rocherge
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Check En_line Oil Level
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I Clean Air Rlter
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Inspect Muffler
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N Clean or ReplaceSpad_Plug
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E Replace AirFilter P aper C artridge
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t - Change more olteqlwhen opemUr_ _
• heavy _
of kl high ambient temperatures.
2. Senf,ce more olten when operadng i_ dirty or dustycondi6on=.
3 - Replace blad_ morro olten when mowing in _mdy sol.
4 - _
4Bhours at end (d soason.
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 manuel.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the SeMce and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace
air filterelement and check blade for wear.
A new spark plug and dean/now air filter
element assures proper air-fuel mixture and
helps your engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
LUBRICATION
CHART
) Wheel
adjuster
(_) Rreat
door
hinge
andle bracket
(_ Brake springe
bracket
(_) Engine oil
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unitwelllubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
(_
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 sparingly.
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